Sr Engineer (Distribution Automation & Technology)

Job Description

Description

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Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.   

Senior Engineer – Distribution Automation and Technology

The Senior Engineer will work in BGE’s Distribution Automation and Technology group will play a key role in supporting the development and deployment of several key Smart Grid technologies (conservation voltage reduction, distribution automation, automated fault circuit indicators, etc.). The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the electrical distribution system, related smart grid technologies and IT practices. Experience with SCADA applications (such as OSI Monarch), automatic circuit reclosers, distribution field area networks and Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3) is preferred. The successful candidate will:

1. Actively challenge current popular values opinions and business processes to substantially benefit the customer experience and execute organizational strategies. 

2. Research and implement emerging technologies designed to address future challenges facing distribution system. 

3. Be a leader in building a culture of continuous learning by partnering with Exelon Utilities, staying on top of current trends and sharing learnings with other employees throughout the organization

Develops and/or leads teams in 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 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 from budget and actual costs of projects. Provides technical expertise to strategic, legislative and operational decisions. Participates in creating, updating, and applying internal/industry standards and technology in a specialized area of expertise. Trains and mentors others. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Primary duties and responsibilities 

• Perform 13 kV DA coordination analysis.
• Perform Automatic Restoration Scheme Failure analysis.
• Develop scripts to automate existing process.
• Support ad-hoc emergent work that may require DA settings support.
• 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.
• Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others.
• Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise. Requiring maintaining state of the art engineering credential in the specialized technical area. 
•  Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas, may include field testing troubleshooting, and peer reviews.
• Evaluates, develops, implements and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact, may also develop initial commissioning plans. Plans, writes and performs tasks for documentation deliverables and projects.
•  Participates in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results.
•  Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors. 
• Serves as an expert in specialized area.  

• Acts as an expert witness or provide expert opinions as required. 

• Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness. 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer

• 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

• Eight or more years of professional engineering experience

• Thorough knowledge and experience in unique areas of engineering expertise

• Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes methods, and practices unique to areas of expertise

• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues

• Minimum of three related career experiences (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, advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the electrical distribution system and related smart grid technologies and IT practices. Experience with SCADA applications (such as OSI Monarch), automatic circuit reclosers, distribution field area networks and Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3) is preferred.
• Graduate degree or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification 
• Licensed Professional Engineer  
• 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