Mgr Transmission & Substation Engineering - BGE

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company•Milford Mill, MD

15h

About The Position

The successful candidate will be the inaugural leader of the T&S EPC Projects Engineering, a technical unit focused on the execution of design and engineering (D&E) deliverables for capacity expansion projects involving transmission and distribution substations. Most projects handled by the EPC Project Engineering will be executed under the EPC model (Engineer, Procure and Construct). This is a multi-discipline unit consisting of engineering and design personnel representing civil, substation/high voltage (HV), and system protection and controls (SPC) disciplines as well as lead responsible engineers (LRE) aka project engineers. The manager will support capital projects under a portfolio of technologies – AIS, GIS, STATCOMs. The unit will coordinate the execution of technical deliverables by EPC vendors, EOCs and SEOCs, serving as the T&S Engineering liaison to Project and Contract Management and key project stakeholders. The manager will be responsible for developing processes and guidelines under the EPC model, ensuring proactive resource planning for portfolio execution and coordinating with other teams to address overlaps with other capital work. This position is new and has been created due to growing capacity expansion and increased execution under the EPC model. Responsibilities include managing and providing leadership to a multi-discipline team and providing management oversight to the activities under project portfolio under the EPC Engineering team. Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

Background/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 8 - 10 years design experience, OR in lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 12 years design experience
Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver's license
Knowledge: Understanding of transmission and substation components and systems
Skills: Proven leadership ability in a high-performance culture, including coaching and facilitating business competency and performance management skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, build consensus, establish trust, and foster culture change.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance.
Demonstrated business and utility financial acumen, customer awareness, and ability to create value.
Ability to move a team through storming, norming and performing.

Nice To Haves

Background/Experience: Advanced degree and previous experience in substation design and engineering for facilities covering voltage classes 13.8 kV through 500 kV.
Knowledge: Systems knowledge including work management and CAD
Understanding of utility collective bargaining agreements
Skills: Prior experience leading initiatives.
Experience working on large EPC projects.
Engineering experience with Air Insulated Substations and Gas Insulated Substations in the following voltage classes 13kV, 34kV, 115kV, 230kV, 500kV

Responsibilities

Provide detailed engineering and design leadership in support of ongoing engineering efforts for internal and external organizations. Provides field technical support in the area of electric substation relay (testing) and/or mechanical systems to develop solutions for corrective and preventive maintenance, equipment replacement and new construction activities. Investigates, analyzes and reports on system operation events and develops corrective measures in coordination with T&S maintenance.
Drives and oversees the development and implementation of short and long term strategic and tactical business and labor initiatives designed to assure the highest levels of customer services and to achieve Exelon's safety, reliability and performance goals.
Manages the overall budget. Establishes and monitors business plans and business unit objectives. Balances cost control with appropriate capital and maintenance investments.
Develop and maintain an environment that fosters a high-performance culture and a learning organization. Serves as a change agent for business initiatives and assures the human element is understood and considered. Assure timely recognition of employee contributions. Develops methods to assess communication effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide leadership and development of the team. Provide accurate and timely feedback regarding performance and operations. Conduct performance planning and appraisals. Identify opportunities for growth and learning. Facilitates open and honest communication with staff. Assures that upward communication is integrated into the process, including employee concerns and complaints. Provide detailed engineering and design in support of ongoing engineering efforts for internal and external organizations. Provides field technical support in the area of electric substation relay (testing) and/or mechanical systems to develop solutions for corrective and preventive maintenance, equipment replacement and new construction activities. Investigates, analyzes and reports on system operation events and develops corrective measures in coordination with T&S maintenance.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $123,200.00/Yr. – $169,400.00/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