General Engineer - BGE Protection & Control Engineering

About the job

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.

As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated 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).

Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.

We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.

Are you on for the challenge? Primary Purpose

The General Engineer leads and supports engineering efforts across BGE/Exelon's utility infrastructure for electric Protection & Control Engineering. This role requires a broad understanding of utility operations and involves developing engineering solutions, managing technical deliverables, and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

Work can include:

• Leading electric system performance evaluations and outage analysis
• Driving initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Managing budgeting and cost estimation for engineering projects
• Coordinating across departments and with external stakeholders
• Overseeing field inspections and resolving technical issues

May be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies

Primary Duties

• Performs engineering assignments of moderate complexity, exercising independent judgment under the guidance of experienced engineers (e.g., collect and analyze technical data, interpret results, draw conclusions, and present recommendations to management) (50%)
• Leads small engineering projects or tasks, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure technical requirements and standards are met (e.g., analyze and interpret results of power flows, perform engineering tests, and resolve ambiguous findings) (30%)
• Provides technical support and consultation to engineering and operating groups, assisting in the design, installation, and maintenance of systems and equipment (e.g., review and validate studies, blueprints, or designs against accepted engineering principles and practices). (10%)
• Participates in the evaluation and improvement of technical systems and processes, contributing to project planning and implementation, and may assign and review work as needed. (10%)

Job Scope

• 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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical 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

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

• Possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification and/or Professional Engineer license (2) (3)

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

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

• A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar.

• Strong knowledge of substation P&C Design engineering, developing and reviewing one-lines, AC DC schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material, as-built drawings, and relay settings.

• Extensive experience with transmission and distribution protection schemes and relays, including SEL, GE, and Basler IED and electro-mechanic, as well as relay software's such as ASPEN One Liner, Aspen Relay Database and CYMEDIST.

• Ability to design protection schemes for transformers, transmission lines, buses, capacitor banks, and other substation equipment.

• Proficient in engineering studies and applications including relay coordination, load flow, and short-circuit analysis.

• Experience with relay protection, and developing settings for transmission and distribution systems from 4kV through 500kV. (Heavy Strength in Controls or Protection is acceptable as well)

• Knowledge of SCADA and developing control settings, understanding communication protocols, AC DC control systems, utility P&C practices, PRC requirements, and NERC-compliant designs. (Heavy Strength in Controls or Protection is acceptable as well)

• Experience performing Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of P&C engineering design packages and supporting development and implementation of engineering standards.

• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project execution, including engineering resources, material orders, outages, construction testing support, commissioning, and resolution of field issues.

• Experience reviewing engineering design and construction testing contract proposals and coordinating with project managers, engineers, contractors, and customers.

• Ability to evaluate complex technical issues, develop solutions, influence project decisions, and provide technical leadership to employees and contractors.  Strong commitment to safety, reliability, customer service, technical leadership, and participation in industry forums and technical organizations.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $92,000.00/Yr. – $126,500.00/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.