(ComEd) Sr Engineering Tech Specialist- Large Projects

Job Description

Description

Be a part of something powerful at America's leading energy provider!

At Exelon, our people are the heart and soul of our business. Whether it's powering lives, supporting communities or collaborating with colleagues, an Exelon employee is talented, compassionate, forward-thinking and inspired. We are a Fortune 200 company united by our values and shared vision for a cleaner and brighter future. We encourage curiosity, value diverse perspectives and we never stop looking for ways to be, work and do better. We know the future is in our hands. That's why we're looking for people like you, who have the power to make a difference.

As the nation's largest utility company, we serve more than 10 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities -- 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). All 18,000 of us are committed to delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy to our customers, strengthening our communities, supporting a clean energy future and reducing our impact on the changing climate.

Our people are empowered to evolve and advance their careers in an open and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on being the kind of place where people want to come, stay and grow -- whether that's in the role and path they start in or in new and exciting career opportunities across our business. We know that investing in our employees' futures strengthens ours, which is why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, opportunities for career path changes, and health and retirement benefits.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Develops 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 analytical support and 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 for budget and actual costs of projects. Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

JOB SCOPE

The Customer Project Engineer (CPE) is an individual contributor accountable for providing engineering support to 3-phase commercial customers over 1000 kW of demand load focusing on complex jobs that may involve ATO, vaults and substation work. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, project scheduling, review of design and engineering tasks, project reporting, project financial analysis, planning and overseeing project execution and communicating and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers, vendors, townships and regulatory agencies. This position interacts routinely with key internal and external stakeholders including senior management, the Utility’s largest customers, and governmental and regulatory officials. 

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Management of large customer distribution projects, with minimum supervision. The Customer Project Engineer (CPE) is responsible for managing the scope, schedule, budget, construction, project closeout and safety performance of multiple projects. These projects have budgets that will typically range from $100K to $25M+. Also, may manage business initiative projects with direct accountability for project execution while leading a team to accomplish objectives within a given time frame and with limited resources. Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

This position is classified as remote hybrid and requires some in person meetings and customer site visits within the ComEd territory.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible and accountable for overall project performance for projects including major distribution construction and organizational initiatives.
• Ensures project costs, schedule and scope are managed to stay within approved limits.
• Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements.
• Primary communicator with the customer and key stakeholders on project issues.
• Ensures a good working relationship between the project team, line managers, and interfacing organizations.
• Coaches and mentors team members.   
• 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (non-engineer) (1) or equivalent relevant education / experience (See Section Below) (2) AND 6 or more years of field experience in engineering, construction, or applicable utility experience. (1) Examples of technical fields (non-engineer) include Engineering Technology, Electronics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, etc. (2) Relevant education / experience is knowledge and skills that may be acquired through job experiences or education programs related to those acquired through a formal technical degree program. Examples include experience gained in a military role applicable to electric power distribution, completion of a journey-level electrician program (e.g., overhead / underground electrician, electrical mechanic), or completion of a company-sponsored technical education program (e.g., Elements of Electrical Engineering (E3) series). The equivalent relevant education / experience is in addition to the position's minimum experience requirements.
• 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 installations, or service.
• Equivalent Relevant Education / Experience: Associate's degree in a technical field (1) AND 8 or more years of field experience in engineering, construction or applicable utility experience Non-degreed or non-technical degree or equivalent relevant education (2) AND 8 or more years relevant utility experience
• Equivalent Relevant Education / Experience: Non-degreed or non-technical degree or equivalent relevant education (2) AND 8 or more years relevant utility experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Clearly demonstrated team leadership abilities on critical projects.