Sr Engineer

PECO•Malvern, PA

About The Position

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. Are you in? Primary Purpose Develops and/or leads teams in studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets, associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of Exelon's electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas and telecommunication facilities/systems. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers as a result of studying company or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, vehicles or facilities. Reviews financial data from budget and actual costs of projects. Provides technical expertise to strategic, legislative and operational decisions. Participates in creating, updating, and applying internal/industry standards and technology in a specialized area of expertise. Trains and mentors others. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies. Primary Duties There are 3 positions available. Based on the candidate’s interest and experience this posting will fill a role in one of the following positions listed below… Transmission & Substation Equipment Engineering (transformer, circuit breaker, and/ or switchgear subject matter expert functions) or Transmission & Substation Protection and Controls or Transmission & Substation SCADA/CIP group Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise. Requiring maintaining state of the art engineering credential in the specialized technical area. (25%) Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas, may include field testing troubleshooting, and peer review. (30%) Evaluates, develops, implements and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact, may also develop initial commissioning plans. Plans, writes and performs tasks for documentation deliverables and projects (10%) Participates in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results. (5%) Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors. (5%) Serves as an expert in specialized area. (5%) Acts as an expert witness or provide expert opinions as required. (5%) Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness. (5%) Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others. (5%) Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest, make recommendations for business decisions regarding strategy for new technologies and/or engineering techniques and tools. (5%) Job Scope T&S Equipment Engineering Support reliability and performance of the electric grid by managing a wide range of substation assets. Provide technical support for the equipment procurement process Monitoring equipment health and investigate equipment failures T&S Protection and Controls Design, implement and troubleshoot relay protective schemes for transmission and distribution assets within a substation. Perform event analysis for relay operations. Ensure compliance with applicable NERC standards. T&S SCADA/CIP Develop, implement, maintain and secure devices and systems used for electric substation Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) and associated communications systems. Ensure effective regulatory compliance to the North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards by providing guidance and support to the business unit’s risk management, cyber, information, physical and personnel security programs. Influences project decisions having a significant impact on the company. Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices
Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes methods, and practices unique to areas of expertise.
7+ years of professional engineering (1) (3) (See Note). Thorough knowledge and experience in unique areas of engineering expertise.
Minimum of three related career experiences (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) OR
Lead Member of a recognized industry committee OR
Professional Engineer's License (2), advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management Certification (1) master's degree in engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. (2) License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing. (3) PE License reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. (4) Career related experiences is defined as changes in technical job responsibilities and does not have to include a change in department. Note: Items (1) and (3) are mutually inclusive, whereby the maximum experience requirement reduction is one (1) year (e.g., in the case of an employee with both a master's degree in engineering AND a PE license, the minimum experience requirement would be reduced by one (1) year).

Nice To Haves

T&S Equipment Engineering Engineering knowledge of electrical substation equipment, including but not limited to, transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnect switches, and instrument transformers.
Experience assessing, troubleshooting, and recommending solutions for issues with electrical equipment to assist maintenance personnel.
Demonstrated ability to identify equipment and or procedural improvements to enhance system reliability.
Experience developing substation equipment specifications and visiting vendor facilities to ensure manufactured equipment meets expectations.
T&S Protection and Controls Experience completing short circuit modeling and impedance calculations
Experience with protective relay setting calculations and setting development, specifically the SEL relay product line
Demonstrated ability interpreting protective relaying schemes (electromechanical and microprocessor relays) and troubleshooting either independently or in coordination with electric maintenance crews
Experience completing coordination & breaker duty studies
T&S SCADA/CIP Experience working in a substation environment
Knowledge or experience with SCADA, network communications, and/or control systems
Knowledge or experience of cybersecurity, especially with Operations Technology/Industrial Control Systems (OT/ICS)
Knowledge of NERC CIP regulatory compliance requirements
Cyber security certification (Security+, GICSP, or CISSP) is a plus

Responsibilities

Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise. Requiring maintaining state of the art engineering credential in the specialized technical area.
Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas, may include field testing troubleshooting, and peer review.
Evaluates, develops, implements and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact, may also develop initial commissioning plans. Plans, writes and performs tasks for documentation deliverables and projects
Participates in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results.
Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors.
Serves as an expert in specialized area.
Acts as an expert witness or provide expert opinions as required.
Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness.
Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others.
Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest, make recommendations for business decisions regarding strategy for new technologies and/or engineering techniques and tools.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $103,200.00/Yr. – $141,900.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
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