Section Engineer - Pepco MD Planning

Company: Exelon Corporation
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITIONReporting location: Edison Place, DCDevelops and/or leads teams of employees or contractors in studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, integrated systems analysis, associated with the testing, commissioning, planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of Exelon's electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas, telecommunication, P&C communication, facilities/systems. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers as a result of studying company or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, or facilities. Acts as recognized technical authority in a specialized engineering area which may involve witnessing of Factory Acceptance Tests.Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leads highly technical consultation and training through OJT/OJE (may include some class room instruction as well) on highly complex and unique technical areas requiring the application of advanced engineering principles and may require advanced knowledge of complex analog and digital field test equipment. (25%)
• Evaluates complex technical issues that require highly specialized knowledge in very specific areas and recommends actions or programs for their resolution which may necessitate the review/evaluation of engineering design documents. (25%)
• Leads the work activities of project teams and others on the implementation of large specialized technical projects and/or programs in order to develop studies, proposals, commissioning plans to support safely energizing and placing major utility and customer systems and equipment On System. (25%)
• Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in area of company interest. (10%)
• Participates in department/project management planning, and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results. (10%)
• Acts as an expert witness and provide expert opinions for internal committees. (5%)
  Job Scope
  
  JOB SCOPE
  • Section Engineer for PEPCO Maryland Capacity Planning
  • Acts as Technical Lead within group, provides expertise on matters including capacity requests, short and long-term forecasting, system modelling and recommended upgrades.
  • Highly influential on strategic management decisions that can have a major impact on the company.
  • Support/Lead employees and or contractors in the execution of plans developed to initially energize utility or customer equipment/systems and placed On System.
  • Set direction for the organization in regard to technical issues.
  • Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.
    Minimum Qualifications
    
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline with at least 7 years of professional engineering experience. (1) (3) (See Note)
    • Completed Assignments and Projects showing evidence of:
    • Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
    • Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
    • Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
    • Advanced knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles (2).
    • Advanced knowledge of latest technologies necessary to perform a variety of specialized unique or complex assignments for various installation types of services.
    • *Note: there are a limited number of personnel available in the industry with the required knowledge, ability and experience. (1) Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. (2) License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing. (3) PE License reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year.
    • Note: Items (1) and (3) are mutually inclusive, whereby the maximum experience requirement reduction is one (1) year (e.g., in the case of an employee with both a master's degree in Engineering AND a PE license, the minimum experience requirement would be reduced by one (1) year.
      Preferred Qualifications
      
      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
      • Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
      • Strong written and oral communication skills.
      • Demonstrated ability to lead the work activity of others.
      • Master of Science degree in Engineering (1) or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) Industry expert who participtes or leads industry committee or working groups or has published technical documents.
        Benefits
        
        Benefits
        
        
        • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $109,600.00/Yr. - $150,700.00/Yr.
        • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
        • 401(k) match and annual company contribution
        • Medical, dental and vision insurance
        • Life and disability insurance
        • Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
        • Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
        • Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
        • Referral bonus program
        • And much more
          Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.
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