Sr Engineer

PEPCO • Washington, DC

10d

About The Position

The Senior Engineer provides technical leadership in the planning, design, and execution of projects involving Exelon utility infrastructure, including electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. The role includes mentoring junior engineers, leading complex engineering studies, and aligning work with safety, reliability, and compliance goals. Work may involve advanced electric, gas, and/or communications system performance analysis, outage investigations, grid modernization strategies, major-project budget and schedule management, resource allocation, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, field inspections, and resolution of high-impact technical challenges. Extended hours may be required to provide coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

The Senior Engineer leads assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise and maintains state-of-the-art credentials in the specialized technical area. The position may independently lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee contracts, while providing technical training, mentorship, peer review, and guidance. It also contributes to department planning and may participate in technical and industry societies and committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles, and practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply problem-solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes, methods, and practices in the area of expertise.
• At least 7 years of professional engineering experience; the requirement may be reduced by one year for a qualifying master's degree in Engineering or PE license, subject to the stated rules.
• 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 lead membership on a recognized industry committee, or a PE license, advanced technical degree, MBA, or Project Management Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree or graduate-level work in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management Certification.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and/or Professional Engineer license.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills, including report generation and technical writing.
• Advanced experience in utility infrastructure, such as system analysis, planning, design coordination, standards development, or project execution.
• Knowledge of substation engineering designs, principles, and practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply problem-solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Experience with substation construction projects.

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 for critical or analytical work, including complex projects requiring specialized knowledge; work may include field testing, troubleshooting, and peer review.
• Evaluate complex technical issues and recommend actions or programs to resolve them, including review and evaluation of engineering design documents.
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and lead projects with significant financial and operational impact; develop initial commissioning plans where applicable.
• Plan, write, and perform tasks for documentation deliverables and projects.
• Work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams; provide direct oversight of contracts where applicable.
• Provide detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and guidance to others.
• Participate in department planning through field or site walkdowns, meetings and conference calls; provide budget recommendations and monitor performance against committed results.
• Participate in technical and industry societies and committees to build knowledge of technologies and issues relevant to the company.
• Apply technical knowledge to promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Annual bonus for eligible positions: 15%.
• 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 resources for mental and emotional support.
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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