Sr Engineer - BGE Electric Distribution Capacity/Grid Planning

Exelon · Baltimore · $103,200 (stated in the posting)

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The Distribution planning team is hiring for 4 senior engineer positions. 

• One in Regional Capacity Planning
• Two in Advanced Analysis and Modeling
• One in the newly formed Strategic Grid Planning team

Regional Capacity Planning (RCP) - Responsible for planning and management of capacity of the distribution system. Capacity Planner Engineers develop the distribution forecast, identify capacity constraints, and plan distribution projects for inclusion in long range plans. Capacity Planning is integrally involved planning the distribution system of the future. A system that incorporates increasing amounts of solar generation, energy storage, electric vehicles, electrification, and how those technologies work together to drive solutions for our customers. 

Advanced Analysis & Modeling (AAM) - Responsible for electric distribution system analysis, distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection studies, and grid modernization initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in engineering software and application development, including CYME, ASPEN or other engineering analysis tools. Demonstrated proficiency in analytical tool development and automation using technologies such as Python, Power BI, SQL, or similar tools. 

Strategic Grid Planning (SGP) - Responsible for the development of the Annual Planning Update (APU) of the Electric System Plan and response to associated data requests of the APU. Includes coordination and collaboration with the BGE and Exelon strategy teams to meet regulations for advancement of the distribution system planning process and adoption of distributed energy resources (DER), including the advancement of MESP (BESS) and DRIVE (VPPs) amongst others. Strong data modeling skills is a plus. 

The Senior Engineer provides technical leadership in the planning, design, and execution of projects involving Exelon's utility infrastructure. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, leading complex engineering studies, and ensuring strategic alignment with safety, reliability, and compliance goals. Work can include: 

• Leading advanced electric, gas, and/or communications system performance analysis and outage investigations
• Developing and implementing engineering strategies for grid modernization 
• Managing budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for major projects
• Facilitating cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Conducting field inspections and resolving high-impact technical challenges

May be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies

• Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise, requiring maintaining state-of-the-art engineering credential in the specialized technical area (25%)
• 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 (25%)
• Evaluates complex technical issues that require highly specialized knowledge in very specific areas and recommends actions or programs for their resolution, which may necessitate the review/evaluation of engineering design documents: (20%)
• 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: (10%)
• Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others (10%)
• Participates in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations, and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results (5%)
• May participate in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in area of company interest (5%)

• 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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical 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 (1) (3) (See Note 3. Thorough knowledge and experience in unique areas of engineering expertise.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Minimum of three related career experiences (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) OR
• Lead Member of a recognized industry committee OR
• Professional Engineer's License (2), advanced technical degree, MBA 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).

• 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
• Participation in industry committee or working groups or has published technical documents.
• Advanced experience in utility infrastructure, such as system analysis, planning, design coordination, standards development, or project execution.
• Demonstrated expertise in engineering software and application development, including CYME, ASPEN or other engineering analysis tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical tool development and automation using technologies such as Python, Power BI, SQL, or similar tools.
• Strong data modeling skills.