Assoc Engineer

Exelon • Kennett Square, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The EMS support group (ESG) creates and maintains the digital representation of the transmission grid. ESG is responsible for the maintenance and support of the data and functionality in the Energy Management System (EMS) and Total Outage Application (iTOA). Maintain all model related changes in the EMS and responsible for all database changes in iTOA. The model maintenance includes adding and updating ratings for the transmission equipment and contingency definitions. The engineers also provide support for all EMS application functionality. Provide real time engineering / operations support to System Operations staff focused on State Estimator and Contingency Analysis solutions. Development and review of operating procedures.
The Associate Engineer supports experienced engineers in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Exelon's utility infrastructure, including electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. This entry-level role involves assisting with engineering studies, technical calculations, specifications, permitting, work packages, and performance evaluations to ensure system safety, reliability, and compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Work can include:
Evaluating electric, gas, and/or communications system performance and analyzing outage data
Identifying opportunities to improve safety, reliability, and performance
Assisting in cost estimation, budgeting, and integrated system planning
Collaborating with engineering, operations, construction, and external partners
Conducting field inspections
May be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies
Note: This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility). Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). This position must sit out of our Kennett Square - PA office.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 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.
• Zero to two years of professional engineering experience
• Limited knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform routine assignments for a specific discipline installations, or service.

Nice To Haves

• Possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in applying engineering concepts to real-world systems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated initiative through internships, co-ops, academic projects, or relevant extracurricular activities

Responsibilities

• Assists experienced engineers in performing well-defined engineering assignments in specialized areas requiring engineering expertise, exercising independent discretion (e.g., collect data, perform complex analysis, interpret results, draw conclusions, and clearly present a recommendation to management)
• Provides support to engineering and operating groups to analyze specific design, installation, and maintenance activities.
• Assists in the performance of complex engineering assignments (e.g., analyze and interpret the results of complex power flows and perform complex electrical tests, and analyze non-specific and ambiguous results)
• Assists with technical consultation, plan developments, and recommendations for customer and company systems and processes (e.g., verify and validate studies, blueprints, or designs against accepted engineering principles and practices)
• Evaluates effectiveness of current technical systems and processes.
• Participates on teams (e.g., design high voltage transmission and distribution circuits, meeting all engineering standards and criteria)
• Provides technical assistance in support of others.
• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $72,800.00/Yr. – $100,100.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 7%
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level