Prin Equipment Engineer
Exelon
Jessup, MD
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PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
Transmission and Substation Engineering & Standards is a multi-discipline unit focusing on High Voltage (HV) Electrical, System Protection & Control (SPC) and Civil/Structural (CV) disciplines. The team supports internal and external design, engineering, construction, and commissioning of electric substation projects initiated by growing load demand and replacement of aging infrastructure. Projects supported by the team include transmission substation modifications and expansions, distribution substation construction and expansions, and replacement of aging or failed equipment.
The Principal Engineer/Subject Matter Expert (SME) possesses specialized knowledge and experience in the design, selection, installation, and maintenance of critical substation equipment, such as, Circuit Breakers, Capacitors, Switchgear, Gas Insulated Switchgear, Battery Energy Storage Systems, STATCOM, etc... The candidate will have experience in the design & execution of complete high voltage transmission and distribution substations, with relevant projects on applications that range from 4kV to 500kV.
The successful candidate develops and/or leads teams in studies, plans, design criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, cost estimates, budgets, associated with the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Exelon's electric, transmission, distribution, and telecommunication 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, properties, equipment, or facilities. Reviews financial data from budget and actual costs of projects. Provides technical expertise to strategic, legislative, and operational decisions. Participates in creating, updating, and applying internal/industry standards and technology in a specialized area of expertise. Trains and mentors’ others. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Primary Duties:PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise. Requiring maintaining state of the art engineering credential in the specialized technical area. (25%)
- Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas, may include field testing troubleshooting, and peer review. (30%)
- Evaluates, develops, implements and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact, may also develop initial commissioning plans. Plans, writes and performs tasks for documentation deliverables and projects (10%)
- Participates in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results. (5%)
- Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors. (5%)
- Serves as an expert in specialized area. (5%)
- Acts as an expert witness or provide expert opinions as required. (5%)
- Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness. (5%)
- Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others. (5%)
- Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest, make recommendations for business decisions regarding strategy for new technologies and/or engineering techniques and tools. (5%)
JOB SCOPE
- Influences project decisions having a significant impact on the company.
- Support/Lead employees and or contractors in the execution of plan development used to construct and energize utility or customer equipment/systems.
- Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Master of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer.
- 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.
- 8+ years of experience in specific areas of engineering and recognized industry expert (Requirement reduced by one year for Licensed Professional Engineer)
- Advanced knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles.
- Advanced knowledge of latest technologies necessary to perform a variety of specialized unique or complex assignments for various installation types of services.
- Industry expert who participates or leads industry committee or working groups or has published technical documents
- Note: there are a limited number of personnel available in the industry with the required knowledge, ability and experience. License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong background in Forensic Analysis and ability to conduct investigations, identify patterns, and help derive actionable insights from complex datasets.
- A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as ASPEN, CDEGS, Autodesk, Autodesk Inventor, MATLAB, etc.
- Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements.
- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $120,000.00/Yr. – $165,000.00/Yr.
- Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
- 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.