Develops interconnection studies, criteria, calculations, evaluations, and design documents. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers as a result of studying incoming interconnection requests. Provides technical expertise to strategic, legislative, and operational decisions. Participates in creating, updating, and applying internal/industry standards and technology in the area of interconnections. Train and mentor others.
Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Primary Duties- Leads and perform assignments related to Distributed Energy Resources (DER) requiring extensive engineering expertise.
- Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project that require specialized knowledge in the interconnection process and general knowledge in distribution planning.
- Evaluates, develops, implements, and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact.
- Studies, evaluates and document industry and regulatory interconnection standards and guidelines.
- Coordinates roles and responsibilities of the interconnection process with multiple groups in the company.
- Acts as the technical lead with the developers for technical review meetings and follow up questions.
- Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors.
- Serves as an expert in DER topics.
- 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.
- Performs engineering tasks associated with large projects or a number of small projects. (e.g. Analyze and interpret the results of complex power flows and perform complex engineering tests, and analyze non-specific and ambiguous results)
Job Scope- Influences project decisions having a significant impact on the company
- 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 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) (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- Engineer in Training License
- Familiar with IC rules (466/467)
- Familiar with IEEE 1547-2018 standard
- A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PSCAD, MATLAB, etc.
- Distribution Capacity Planning and Relay and Protection experience
- Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills
- Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements
- Detailed knowledge of Distribution Equipment
- Interpersonal skills & the ability to collaborate with peers and managers
- Consulting and needs assessment skills
- Time, project management and multi-tasking skill
Benefits- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $90,400.00/Yr. – $124,300.00/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.
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