Sr Engineer - BGE Protection & Controls Engineering

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company • Milford Mill, MD

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About The Position

The Senior Engineer leads and supports protection and control engineering work for electrical substation rebuilds, asset replacements, and innovation initiatives such as Digital Smart Substations. The role manages complex, fast-paced initiatives critical to grid reliability, capacity expansion, and system performance.

The engineer develops or leads studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analyses, cost estimates, budgets, and related work spanning the planning, design, licensing, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of Exelon electric facilities and systems. The role also provides technical consultation and recommendations to the company, other business units, and customers; reviews project budget and actual-cost data; contributes technical expertise to strategic, legislative, and operational decisions; participates in developing and applying internal and industry standards and technology; and trains and mentors others.

This role leads specialized engineering assignments and complex projects, evaluates projects with significant financial and operational impact, may develop commissioning plans, and may lead multidisciplinary teams or oversee contractors. It also provides expert opinions when required, recommends performance and cost-effectiveness improvements, and participates in technical and industry organizations. Extended hours may be required during storms or other energy-delivery emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 7 years of professional engineering experience; the posting also describes a 6-year threshold with a master's degree or PE license, subject to its stated experience-reduction rules.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles, and practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to apply problem-solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes, methods, and practices in the area of expertise.
• 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 qualifying alternatives listed in the posting: lead membership on a recognized industry committee, a PE license, an advanced technical degree, an MBA, or project management certification.
• A PE license must be issued by the state in which the employee practices.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree or graduate-level work in Engineering or Business Administration, or Project Management Certification.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of engineering analysis software such as CYMDIST, PSS/E, Python, PSCAD, MATLAB, MATHCAD, Aspen OneLiner, Aspen Relay Database, SEL-5030, and SEL RTAC.
• Experience with transmission and substation projects, including air-insulated and gas-insulated substations.
• Experience with transmission line, transformer, bus, feeder, and capacitor protection systems and settings.
• Experience performing fault studies on transmission lines and distribution feeders to issue relay settings.
• Experience with substation RTU, annunciator, metering, capacitor control, and Load Tap Changer control systems.
• Experience developing RTU settings, such as SEL RTAC or SSNET.
• Knowledge of the PJM interconnection process and utility standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform assignments in specialized engineering areas, maintaining current engineering credentials in the area of expertise.
• Lead and perform engineering tasks and projects, including complex or critical projects that may involve field testing, troubleshooting, and peer review.
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and lead projects with significant financial and operational impact, including developing initial commissioning plans when needed.
• Plan, write, and complete project documentation deliverables.
• Contribute to department planning through field and site walkdowns, meetings, budget recommendations, and performance monitoring.
• Work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams, including providing direct oversight of contractors when applicable.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in a specialized area and provide expert opinions or testimony as required.
• Recommend and implement action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness.
• Provide technical training, mentorship, peer review, and guidance to others.
• Participate in technical and industry societies and committees, keep informed about new technologies and issues, and recommend strategies and engineering techniques or tools.
• Develop or lead engineering studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analyses, cost estimates, and budgets.
• Provide technical consultation and recommendations to the company, business units, and customers.
• Review project budget and actual-cost data and provide technical input to strategic, legislative, and operational decisions.
• Contribute to creating, updating, and applying internal and industry standards and technology.
• Work extended hours for storm coverage or other energy-delivery emergencies when required.

Benefits

• 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 and bonding/primary caregiver 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