Prin Engineer - T&S Real Time & Compliance

PECO • Malvern, PA

6d

About The Position

The Principal Engineer develops and/or leads teams conducting studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analyses, cost estimates, and budgets related to the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of Exelon’s electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas, and telecommunications facilities and systems. The role provides consultation and recommendations to the Company, other business units, and/or customers after studying company- or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, vehicles, or facilities. It also reviews project budget and actual-cost financial data and serves as a recognized technical authority in a specialized engineering area. The position may require extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy-delivery emergencies.

The Principal Engineer provides consultation and training on highly complex and unique technical areas, evaluates complex technical issues and recommends solutions, and leads specialized technical projects or teams developing studies, proposals, and designs with attention to cost effectiveness. The role contributes to industry societies and committees, department planning and budget recommendations, and performance monitoring. It may also provide expert testimony and opinions in regulatory or legal proceedings. The position is highly influential on strategic management decisions, sets organizational direction on technical issues, and applies technical knowledge to promote workplace safety and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply problem-solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles, and practices.
• At least 8 years of experience in specific engineering areas and recognized industry-expert standing; the experience requirement is reduced by one year for a Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with the latest technologies needed for specialized, unique, or complex assignments across various installation types of services.
• Industry expertise demonstrated through participation in or leadership of industry committees or working groups, or publication of technical documents.
• Any required professional engineering license must be issued by the state in which the candidate is practicing.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience as a Protection & Control Engineer.
• Experience completing short-circuit modeling and impedance calculations.
• Experience with protective relay setting calculations and setting development, specifically for the SEL relay product line.
• Experience completing coordination and breaker-duty studies.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret protective relaying schemes, including electromechanical and microprocessor relays, and troubleshoot independently or with electric maintenance crews.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and training on highly complex and unique technical areas requiring advanced engineering principles.
• Evaluate complex technical issues requiring specialized knowledge and recommend actions or programs to resolve them.
• Lead implementation of large specialized technical projects and/or teams developing studies, proposals, and designs while considering cost effectiveness.
• Participate in technical and industry societies and committees to keep current with new technologies and issues relevant to the company.
• Participate in department planning, provide budget recommendations, and monitor performance against committed results.
• Act as an expert witness and provide expert opinions for regulatory and/or legal proceedings.
• Develop and/or lead engineering studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analyses, cost estimates, and budgets for utility facilities and systems.
• Provide consultation and recommendations based on studies of company- or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, vehicles, or facilities.
• Review financial data concerning project budgets and actual costs.
• Apply technical knowledge to promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Work extended hours when needed for storm or other energy-delivery emergency coverage.

Benefits

• Annual bonus of 20% for eligible positions.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, and bonding/primary caregiver or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support.
• Wellbeing programs, including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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