Sr Engineering Tech Specialist

Exelon • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Exelon is leading the energy transformation and is seeking problem solvers, innovators, community builders, and change makers to deliver solutions that make diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier, and more resilient. Exelon is a Fortune 200 company with 20,000 colleagues across six energy companies, serving over 10.7 million customers. The company is committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive, focusing on purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. Exelon values diverse voices, fresh perspectives, and bold thinking, and offers competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits, and opportunities for a rewarding career.

The Primary Purpose of this position is to lead complex technical efforts and mentor junior staff in the development of studies, specifications, and performance evaluations for Exelon's utility infrastructure, including electric and/or gas distribution, transmission, substations, communications systems, and related systems. This role drives integrated systems analysis and budget planning for major projects across Exelon's operations, providing strategic recommendations based on in-depth evaluations of systems and processes. It also oversees financial analysis and ensures alignment with project objectives, facilitating collaboration across departments to resolve challenges and optimize outcomes. Work may involve leading design reviews, coordinating with external contractors, validating engineering calculations, managing project documentation workflows, and developing cost-benefit analyses. Extended hours may be required during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

The Senior Engineering Tech Specialist – Transmission GIS SME specifically serves as the technical lead for Transmission Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) data management, asset modeling, reporting, and system support. This role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of transmission asset records, supporting transmission engineering projects, producing regulatory and operational reporting, and providing GIS expertise for transmission overhead and underground facilities. The position works closely with Transmission Engineering Lead Responsible Engineers (LREs), Area Maintenance Engineers (AMEs), Standards & Asset Management, Transmission and Distribution Operations, and GIS support teams to ensure transmission assets are accurately represented throughout the project lifecycle, from design through construction and as-built documentation. The role will also support CMMS and GIS initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 4 or more years of relevant experience, or 6 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to analyze and interpret electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem-solving approaches.
• Knowledge of construction, operations or engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.
• Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform routine assignments for a specific discipline installation, or service.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience with ESRI ArcGIS products, including ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, geodatabases, editing workflows, spatial analysis, and reporting.
• Experience maintaining and updating utility network asset data within a GIS environment.
• Understanding of electric transmission and distribution system design, construction, and operations.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, construction packages, schematics, and utility mapping documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Access.

Nice To Haves

• Independently apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize and innovate engineering systems and processes.
• Leads technical discussions and communicates complex concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
• Drives cross-team collaboration and takes a lead role in mentoring junior staff.
• Demonstrates initiative and ownership by leading projects, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing significant process improvements.
• Proactively identifies and addresses technical challenges, recommending strategic solutions.
• Working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS/E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar.
• Experience supporting electric utility transmission systems (69kV through 500kV).
• Experience with underground transmission and substation asset modeling.
• Experience with GE Smallworld GIS, Utility Network, or utility asset management systems.
• Experience supporting GIS data migration, system implementation, or enterprise GIS modernization projects.
• Familiarity with GIS database structures, SQL queries, and data quality management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical lead or Subject Matter Expert.
• Experience working in regulated utility environments.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex technical efforts and mentors junior staff in the development of studies, specifications, and performance evaluations for Exelon's utility infrastructure.
• Drives integrated systems analysis and budget planning for major projects across Exelon's operations.
• Provides strategic recommendations based on in-depth evaluations of systems and processes.
• Oversees financial analysis and ensures alignment with project objectives.
• Facilitates collaboration across departments to resolve challenges and optimize outcomes.
• Leads design reviews, coordinates with external contractors, validates engineering calculations, manages project documentation workflows, and develops cost-benefit analyses.
• Serves as the technical lead for Transmission Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) data management, asset modeling, reporting, and system support.
• Maintains the accuracy and integrity of transmission asset records.
• Supports transmission engineering projects.
• Produces regulatory and operational reporting.
• Provides GIS expertise for transmission overhead and underground facilities.
• Ensures transmission assets are accurately represented throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supports CMMS and GIS initiatives.
• Leads and performs engineering assignments associated with critical engineering projects or a number of small projects with many complex features.
• Performs assignments in areas where engineering precedents are incomplete, lacking or require broad experience.
• Evaluates, develops and implements projects that have significant financial and operational impact.
• May serve as an expert for organization in a specific area or responsibility that may include the delivery of classroom instruction/training and/or OJT/OJE.
• Perform assignments while acting independently and may lead multi-discipline teams.
• Provides recommendations and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness.
• Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest.
• Serve as the Transmission GIS Subject Matter Expert (SME) for overhead and underground transmission facilities.
• Maintain, update, and ensure the accuracy of transmission asset records within GIS and related asset management systems.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of GIS and asset data to ensure compliance with standards and data governance requirements.
• Review engineering designs, as-built drawings, construction packages, and project documentation for GIS implementation and asset updates.
• Support transmission capital projects, including line relocations, underground cable installations, and maintenance programs.
• Partner with Transmission Engineering, Asset Management, Operations, and internal stakeholders to resolve data issues and support project execution.
• Develop GIS queries, reports, and analytical products to support asset management, operational decision-making, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Perform asset analysis, including feeder mileage calculations, asset inventories, infrastructure assessments, and regulatory reporting support.
• Support GIS system enhancements, process improvements, data migration, and implementation activities associated with GIS platform initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and guidance on GIS best practices while supporting modernization initiatives.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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