Shift Substation Tech Trainee - BGE

About the role

Exelon is a Fortune 200 energy company serving more than 10.7 million customers across six utilities: Atlantic City Electric, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Commonwealth Edison, Delmarva Power & Light, PECO Energy Company, and Potomac Electric Power Company. We are 20,000 colleagues strong, committed to purpose-driven careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.

As a trainee, you will report to multiple locations and complete 8‑week field rotations at both Pumphrey and Blakely. The program provides approximately 18 months of on‑the‑job and classroom instruction leading to a Substation Shift Technician role in electric transmission/distribution. You will learn substation operations, field operation, mechanical maintenance, and high‑voltage testing tasks in company and customer substations up to 500 kV. This position requires various shifts, overtime, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of all standards, safety practices, and regulations to safely perform assigned tasks
• Perform basic planned switching and apply/remove grounds to high and low voltage equipment as directed by System Operations
• Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to de‑energize electrical equipment
• Perform alarm and trouble response
• Conduct live phasing acceptance testing of new substation equipment under guidance of a Lead Substation Technician
• Perform minor diagnostic and troubleshooting tests on in‑service or out‑of‑service substation equipment
• Assist Senior Shift Substation Technicians in troubleshooting equipment and circuit problems, maintaining, testing, and repairing high‑voltage equipment up to 500 kV
• Perform monthly inspections of substation equipment (record data, equipment inspections, battery checks, test alarm systems), correct unsatisfactory conditions, and refer problems as required
• Ensure work conforms to specifications, drawings, safety practices, and regulations
• Assist in the installation of mobile substations

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Training, education, and/or experience in a technical or vocational field; or equivalent combination of education/training and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of construction or electrical related experience

Knowledge

• Familiarity with basic electricity

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to interpret and accurately follow technical instructions
• Ability to handle changing shifts (night/day work)
• Ability to use hand tools, electrical measuring instruments, operating tools, and test equipment
• Physical ability to perform assigned job duties (e.g., lift 25 lbs. or greater, trench work, climbing, work from aerial lift and auxiliary equipment)
• Willingness to work under adverse conditions (weather, heights, vehicular traffic, mandatory overtime)
• Satisfactory completion of the Technical Occupations Test (TECH)
• Maintain a valid driver’s license (non‑CDL) and notify the Company of changes potentially impacting ability to drive
• Ability to pass background check to obtain access to various customer substations
• Demonstrated ability to write, speak, read, comprehend, and communicate clearly and accurately in English
• Willing and able to work overtime on a regular basis and available for call‑out overtime as required, consistent with the Labor Agreement
• Position is considered a safety‑sensitive function and may be subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing

Benefits

• Hourly rate: $28.96/hr (paid in accordance with the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, or collective bargaining agreement)
• Annual bonus for eligible positions: 4%
• 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 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

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.

Disclaimer: May perform other duties as assigned. May be required to respond to emergency events.