Senior Engineer -Voltage Optimization (Distribution Automation)

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Primary Purpose

Become part of the team that is developing and shaping the industry as one of the largest Voltage Optimization (VO) energy efficiency programs in the US. Although the VO program was created out of energy efficiency, the VO operations is a central managed distribution automation system designed to intelligently control the voltage on a particular distribution line. The role not only involves the ongoing project execution, maintenance, and operations support of the VO program, but also includes several project related engineering initiatives to automate and improve the processes of the VO system. The successfully individual will contribute to the team though support of SCADA, distribution system, communication networks, computer programming, metering, and power system models.

The new member of the team will support the ComEd Voltage Optimization (VO) program and the operations and maintenance of the VO system including design engineering, technical analysis, remote commissioning, innovation, troubleshooting, software, data analytics, regulatory requirements, and general management. Engineering tasks include SCADA, drawing analysis, data analytics, GIS system model integration, and programming development. Technical analysis of capacitor bank controllers, voltage regulator controllers, transformer tap changer controllers, conservation voltage reduction, volt-var optimization, communication networks, and AMI metering data. Operations and maintenance include in-depth system troubleshooting, VO device preventative/corrective maintenance, process improvement, and report automation. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers.

Primary Duties

• 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. (30%)
• 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%)
• 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%)
• Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors. (5%)
• Serves as an expert in specialized area. (5%)
• Acts as an expert witness or provide expert opinions as required. (5%)
• Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness. (5%)
• Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others. (5%)
• 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. (5%)

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) 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 (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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree (1) or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification
• Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PSCAD, MATLAB, etc.
• Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements.

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

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.