General Engineer - Transmission Line (Utilities)

About the role

The General Engineer - Transmission Line (Utilities) 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.

Responsibilities

• Drives initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency, coordinating across departments and with external stakeholders
• Oversees field inspections and resolves technical issues
• Supports engineering and operating groups, assisting in the design, installation, and maintenance of systems and equipment
• Evaluates and improves technical systems and processes, contributing to project planning and implementation
• Develops project scope to ensure transmission projects are well-defined, standards-compliant, and execution-ready
• Ensures designs comply with utility standards, NESC requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
• 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
• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2)
• 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 (1)
• Minimum of two related career experiences (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department)
• Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year
• Licensed Professional Engineer (2) reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year

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

Skills

• Technical knowledge and problem-solving approaches
• Engineering designs, principles, and practices
• Complex field test equipment
• Utility standards, NESC requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations

Benefits

• Annual salary varies based on skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors
• 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