Sr Mgr, Substation Engineering

PECO • Malvern, PA

3d

About The Position

This position is the single point of accountability for electric transmission, substation, and relaying engineering and design activities within Exelon. It leads the Substation Engineering organization and ensures engineering and design work adheres to company standards while balancing system reliability and financial considerations. The role is responsible for the engineering and design basis of transmission and substation equipment and systems, oversight of contractor engineering services, and enforcement of engineering standards for external customers and independent power producers connecting to the system. It also supports the Transmission and Substation field organization through engineering, design, and technical expertise for equipment and facilities. Extended hours may be required during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

The role oversees strategic and tactical business and labor initiatives, organizational budgets and plans, and the development and performance of the Substation Engineering team. It is accountable for engineering, design, and installation of approved substation projects, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the design basis of transmission and substation assets. The position supports maintenance of more than 840 Transmission and Distribution substations and provides 24x7 technical support to internal customers. It also leads the organization's response to emergent activities, catastrophic events, and storms; engages with senior leaders, employees, regulators, government officials, customers, vendors, and municipal authorities; and participates in industry standards and research activities.

The position oversees 13 direct reports and a total organization of 44 employees. Its scope includes company substation assets across a service territory exceeding 11,000 square miles and serving 3.6 million customers, with a stated total budget of $6 million. The role operates autonomously with broad latitude for decisions and has direct influence on safety, reliability, customer satisfaction, and the company's transmission and generation revenue streams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; alternatively, 12–15 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 10 years of industry experience, including 3–5 years as an electric transmission and substation supervisor and/or manager.
• Valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of regulatory issues.
• Proven leadership in a high-performance culture, including coaching and business competency and performance management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, build consensus and trust, and foster culture change and inclusion.
• Ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies, including those involving technology and performance.
• Business and utility financial acumen, customer awareness, and ability to create value.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree or graduate-level work in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Electric industry background in construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting of transmission and substation equipment and systems.
• Professional Engineer's license.
• In-depth technical understanding of transmission and substation components.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Substation Engineering personnel and activities, optimizing engineering and design work while ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Oversee strategic and tactical business and labor initiatives to support customer service, safety, reliability, and performance goals.
• Manage the overall budget, establish and monitor business plans and objectives, and balance cost control with capital and maintenance investments.
• Develop a high-performance, inclusive learning culture; lead change initiatives, recognize employee contributions, and improve communication effectiveness.
• Develop and lead the Substation Engineering team through performance feedback, planning, appraisals, coaching, and identification of growth and learning opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with other Exelon departments, regional operating companies, local communities, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure contractor engineering services meet design criteria, technical requirements, and established standards.
• Oversee the engineering, design, and installation of approved substation projects and ensure regulatory compliance and maintenance of the design basis for transmission and substation assets.
• Provide input to maintenance program requirements and support preventive, corrective, and reliability maintenance expenditures for more than 840 substations.
• Analyze equipment data and trends and recommend or implement process, procedure, specification, or standards changes to improve reliability and performance.
• Provide equipment failure analysis expertise and determine corrective actions to improve equipment performance.
• Provide 24x7 technical support for materials, equipment, design, maintenance and construction standards, regulatory codes, and forensic analysis.
• Lead the organization's response to emergent activities, catastrophic events, and storms.
• Maintain internal business controls through audits, self-assessments, investigations, and employee reviews.
• Build strategic alignment with senior management, Exelon Nuclear, key management peers, and Transmission and Substation associates.
• Meet with regulators and government officials as necessary to support substation engineering practices.
• Influence substation industry standards and specifications through participation in standards-making bodies and research activities.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $146,400 to $201,300, plus an additional $25,000 in annual Long Term Incentive Plan compensation.
• Annual bonus of 25% 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