Section Engineer - Planning Pepco MD (Hybrid)

Job Description

Description

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.

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PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

• Primarily supports the Pepco MD Distribution Capacity Planning Team with load forecasting, adherence to processes and procedures, as well supporting the development and enhancement of our decarbonization efforts
• Leads highly technical consultation and training of engineers through OJT/OJE (may include some class room instruction as well) on highly complex and unique technical areas of planning requiring the application of advanced engineering principles
• Evaluates complex technical issues that require highly specialized knowledge in very specific areas and recommends actions or programs for their resolution which may necessitate the review/evaluation of engineering design documents. 
• Leads the work activities of project teams and others on the implementation of large specialized technical projects and/or programs in order to develop studies, capacity plans, and proposals
• Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in area of company interest. 
• Participates and leads initiatives involving regulatory considerations, decarbonization efforts, DER enablement, and electrification adoption
• Participates in department/project management planning, and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results. 
• Acts as an expert witness and provide expert opinions for internal committees. 

JOB SCOPE

• Highly influential on strategic management decisions that can have a major impact on the company.
• Support/Lead employees and or contractors in the execution of plans developed
• Set direction for the organization in regards to technical issues.
• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline with at least 7 years of professional engineering experience. (1) (3) (See Note)
• Completed Assignments and Projects showing evidence of:
• 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.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles (2).
• Advanced knowledge of latest technologies necessary to perform a variety of specialized unique or complex assignments for various installation types of services.
• *Note: there are a limited number of personnel available in the industry with the required knowledge, ability and experience. (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.
• 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.

• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the work activity of others.
• Master of Science degree in Engineering (1) or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) Industry expert who participtes or leads industry committee or working groups or has published technical documents.