Senior Engineer – Power Quality

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

Leads analysis and mitigation of distribution system power quality events.  Position includes field deployment of various power quality monitoring tools to monitor, detect, and analyze power quality related events seen by the distribution system.  Develops technical reports that include root cause analysis, operational considerations, and mitigation strategies.  Position includes delivery of results to internal and external stakeholders, involvement in mitigation effort, and testing of implemented solutions.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform distribution system analysis to perform root cause analysis on power quality related events
• Utilize distribution system telemetry data to identify & assess power quality related events and attribute to different distribution system components
• Collaborate and coordinate with various teams across company and outside consultants to gather details, plan a power quality mitigation approach, and advise on advantages and disadvantages of different solutions
• Perform overall analysis, feasibility analysis, and economic analysis of power quality work performed by outside parties. 
• Develop, support, and influence company strategy related to Power Quality
• Travel to project sites to supervise installation of Power Quality equipment

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

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes methods, and practices unique to areas of expertise.
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience (1) (3) (See Note 3. Thorough knowledge and experience in unique areas of engineering expertise.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Minimum of three related career experiences (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) OR
• Lead Member of a recognized industry committee OR
• Professional Engineer's License (2), advanced technical degree, MBA 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

• 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.
• A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PSCAD, MATLAB, etc.
• Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements.
• Familiar with distribution systems, power system components, and interaction between power systems components.
• Familiar with distribution system modeling (CYME, Simulink, RSCAD, PSCAD, OpenDSS, etc.)
• Familiar with power system analyzers and recorders
• Familiarity with regulatory framework around Power Quality
• Familiarity with Power Quality industry & equipment standards