Sr Engineer - BGE New Business Green Power Connect/DER Engineering

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Senior Engineer supports BGE’s New Business Green Power Connect team on Distributed Energy Resources (DER) engineering projects. Work includes electric distribution system installations and upgrades or changes in the DER space, as well as design and engineering for electric distribution system upgrades related to DER and new business.

The role provides technical leadership in planning, designing, and executing projects involving utility infrastructure. It includes mentoring junior engineers, leading complex engineering studies, and supporting alignment with safety, reliability, and compliance goals. Work may involve electric, gas, or communications system performance analysis and outage investigations; grid modernization strategies; project budgets, schedules, and resources; cross-functional collaboration; field inspections; and resolution of significant technical challenges. Extended hours may be required to provide coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

The position influences project decisions with significant company impact and applies engineering knowledge to promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles, and practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical systems.
• Ability to apply problem-solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes, methods, and practices relevant to the area of expertise.
• At least 7 years of professional engineering experience, subject to the stated experience-reduction provisions.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in unique areas of engineering expertise.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues.
• At least three related career experiences, or leadership as a member of a recognized industry committee, or a Professional Engineer's license, advanced technical degree, MBA, or Project Management Certification.
• A master's degree in Engineering reduces the on-the-job experience requirement by one year; a PE license issued by the state of practice also reduces it by one year. The reductions are mutually inclusive, with a maximum reduction of one year.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree or graduate-level work in Engineering or Business Administration, or Project Management Certification.
• Engineer-in-Training certification and/or Professional Engineer license.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, report generation, and technical writing skills.
• Participation in industry committees or working groups, or publication of technical documents.
• Advanced experience in utility infrastructure, including system analysis, planning, design coordination, standards development, or project execution.
• Working knowledge of analysis software such as CYMDIST, PSS/E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar.
• Previous experience in design or engineering of electric distribution system upgrades.
• Previous experience with Distributed Energy Resources (DER).
• Previous experience with electric distribution system installations, upgrades, and changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise and maintain state-of-the-art engineering credentials in the technical area.
• Lead and perform engineering tasks and projects involving critical or analytical engineering work or complex projects; work may include field testing, troubleshooting, and peer review.
• Evaluate complex technical issues requiring specialized knowledge and recommend actions or programs to resolve them, including review or evaluation of engineering design documents.
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and lead projects with significant financial and operational impact; develop initial commissioning plans when applicable.
• Plan, write, and perform tasks for documentation deliverables and projects.
• Provide detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and guidance to others.
• Participate in department planning through field or site walkdowns, meetings and conference calls, budget recommendations, and performance monitoring.
• Participate in technical and industry societies or committees to increase knowledge of technologies and issues relevant to the company.
• Support DER and new-business engineering, including electric distribution system installations and upgrades or changes.
• Lead or contribute to system performance analyses, outage investigations, grid modernization, project coordination, field inspections, and technical issue resolution.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $103,200 to $141,900, varying based on skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors.
• Annual bonus of 15% 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, bonding/primary caregiver leave, or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental and emotional support resources.
• 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: Senior