General engineer

Exelon
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Who We Are

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

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Develops interconnection studies, criteria, calculations, evaluations, and design documents. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers as a result of studying incoming interconnection requests. Provides technical expertise to strategic, legislative, and operational decisions. Participates in creating, updating, and applying internal/industry standards and technology in the area of interconnections. Train and mentor others.

Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

+ Leads and perform assignments related to Distributed Energy Resources (DER) requiring extensive engineering expertise.

+ Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project that require specialized knowledge in the interconnection process and general knowledge in distribution planning.

+ Evaluates, develops, implements, and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact.

+ Studies, evaluates and document industry and regulatory interconnection standards and guidelines.

+ Coordinates roles and responsibilities of the interconnection process with multiple groups in the company.

+ Acts as the technical lead with the developers for technical review meetings and follow up questions.

+ Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors.

+ Serves as an expert in DER topics such as flexible interconnections, dynamic hosting capacity and DERMS.

+ · 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.

+ · Performs engineering tasks associated with large projects or a number of small projects. (e.g. Analyze and interpret the results of complex power flows and perform complex engineering tests, and analyze non-specific and ambiguous results)

+ Performs engineering tasks associated with critical engineering projects or a number of small projects with many complex features. (50%)

+ Performs assignments in areas where engineering precedents are incomplete, lacking or require broad experience. (30%)

+ Evaluates, develops and implements projects that have moderate financial and operational impact. (10%)

+ May serve as an expert for organization in a specific area or responsibility that may include the delivery of classroom training and/or OJT/OJE. (10%)

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

+ 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.

+ Influences project decisions having a moderate impact on the company that may include leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment to be placed On System.

+ Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)

+ Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.

+ Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory

+ Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.

+ Knowledge of complex field test equipment.

+ 4-7 years of professional engineering experience (1) (3) (See Note).

+ Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles necessary to perform very complex or unique assignments for a specific

+ Minimum of two related career experiences (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) OR

+ Engineer in Training OR

+ 50% complete (by hours) with advanced technical degree, M.B.A. 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).

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Familiarity with OSI Monarch EMS, ADMS or DERMS

+ Familiar with IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 2030.5 standards

+ Familiarity with OT network security, TLS 1.3 over DNP3 or NERC CIP, ICCP

+ Familiarity with DER architecture, telemetry and controls

+ Distribution Capacity Planning, Relay and Protection, or SCADA experience

+ Familiar with ICC rules (466/467)

+ Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements such as dynamic hosting capacity, flexible interconnections, and DERMS

+ A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as C, Python, CYMDIST, PSSE, PSCAD, MATLAB, etc.

+ Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills

+ Detailed knowledge of Distribution Equipment

+ Interpersonal skills & the ability to collaborate with peers and managers

+ Consulting and needs assessment skills

+ Time, project management and multi-tasking skills

+ Graduate degree (1) or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification

+ Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)

+ Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.

+ Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

Benefits

+ Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $90,400.00/Yr. – $124,300.00/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

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.
Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].
Posted 2025-11-03

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