General Engineer

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About the Role

The General Engineer leads and supports engineering efforts across Exelon's utility infrastructure, including electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. 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.

• Leading electric, gas, and/or communications 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

Responsibilities

• 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%)

Influences project decisions having a moderate impact on the company, including leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment. Applies technical knowledge to promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• 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
• Knowledge of complex field test equipment
• 4-7 years of professional engineering experience
• Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles necessary to perform very complex or unique assignments
• Minimum of two related career experiences (changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department)
• Engineer in Training OR 50% complete (by hours) with advanced technical degree, M.B.A., or Project Management Certification

Note: A Master's degree in Engineering reduces the experience requirement by 1 year. A PE License also reduces the experience requirement by 1 year, with a maximum reduction of 1 year if both apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree or graduate-level work in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management Certification
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification and/or Professional Engineer license
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with all management levels
• Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation, and technical writing skills
• Working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar

Pay

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%

Benefits

• 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, 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.