Sr Engineer - - BGE T&S Strategic Project Engineering

Primary Purpose

This Sr level engineering role will have the ability to lead and support engineering efforts for high-priority data center and interconnection projects including Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and renewable energy. This role involves managing complex, fast-paced initiatives that are critical to grid reliability and capacity expansion. Additionally, this posting provides visibility into opportunities within Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) team that will focus on delivery of large, complex capital projects.

Key Knowledge/Experience Needed

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical systems
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience or 6+ with Masters or PE
• Preferred: Experience with transmission and substation projects, including air-insulated substation and gas-insulated substation.
• Preferred: Direct involvement in fast-track data center interconnection projects.
• Preferred: Direct involvement in EPC projects.

Primary Duties

• Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise.
• 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 review.
• 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.
• Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory
• Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes methods, and practices unique to areas of expertise
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience
• Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience with transmission and substation projects, including air-insulated substation and gas-insulated substation
• Experience with EPC-led projects
• Direct involvement in fast-track data center interconnection projects
• Familiarity with BESS technologies, integration challenges, and grid impact studies
• Knowledge of PJM interconnection process and utility standards

Job Scope

Influences project decisions having a significant impact on the company.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $103,200.00/Yr. – $141,900.00/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