Who We ArePlease Note: These positions can be filled at different levels with minimum qualifications listed below.Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.
As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).
Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.
We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.
Are you on for the challenge?
Primary PurposeWhy Join ComEd?At ComEd, you'll work on some of the most critical infrastructure projects in the energy industry while helping shape the future of a cleaner, more resilient grid. Whether you're building your engineering career or bringing years of technical expertise, you'll find opportunities for growth, leadership, innovation, and meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
- This position is ideal for an experienced engineering professional who wants to apply their technical background beyond traditional engineering execution. The Program Manager will work at the intersection of engineering, system planning, investment strategy, and program execution, helping translate complex utility infrastructure needs into prioritized, executable programs.
- The Program Manager provides strategic and technical leadership in the planning and execution of programs supporting electric utility infrastructure, including distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems.
- This position combines a strong engineering foundation with program management, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership. The Program Manager will evaluate complex system needs, develop and prioritize solutions, translate engineering requirements into actionable programs and investment strategies, and drive execution across multiple organizations.
- Responsibilities may include leading infrastructure and capacity planning initiatives; evaluating system performance, risks, and investment needs; developing program strategies and business cases; managing program scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and performance; coordinating engineering and project execution activities; communicating recommendations to leadership; and facilitating alignment across Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Finance, Regulatory, and other stakeholders. The position requires the ability to understand complex technical issues while maintaining a broader business and program perspective, balancing safety, reliability, customer needs, risk, cost, schedule, and long-term system objectives.
Primary Duties- Leads complex programs and strategic initiatives involving electric utility infrastructure, system capacity, reliability, modernization, and long-term system needs.
- Applies engineering knowledge and judgment to evaluate complex system needs, risks, constraints, and alternatives and develop recommendations that balance technical, operational, financial, and business considerations.
- Develops program strategies, roadmaps, investment plans, and business cases that translate engineering needs into executable projects and programs.
- Manages program scope, budgets, schedules, risks, dependencies, resource needs, and performance to ensure alignment with organizational commitments and strategic objectives.
- Leads cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement across Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Finance, Regulatory, and other organizations to resolve issues and advance program objectives.
- Regulatory Strategy & Filings: Provide leadership and accountability for major regulatory deliverables, including Reconciliation, Grid Plan, and other planning-related filings, coordinating technical analyses, investment justification, data validation, and responses to regulatory inquiries to ensure filings are accurate, timely, and defensible.
- Analyzes technical, operational, and financial information to identify trends, establish priorities, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Develops and communicates recommendations to leadership, including program status, investment needs, risks, alternatives, and required decisions.
- Establishes program performance measures and monitors results, identifying emerging risks, gaps, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Provides technical and program leadership, coaching, and guidance to strengthen engineering judgment, program management practices, and organizational capability.
- Participates in department and business planning activities, including field/site walkdowns, budget development, portfolio reviews, and performance monitoring.
- Maintains awareness of emerging utility technologies, planning methodologies, industry practices, regulatory developments, and analytical capabilities applicable to infrastructure and investment strategy.
Job Scope- Leads programs and recommendations with significant financial, operational, reliability, customer, or strategic impact.
- Operates across organizational boundaries and influences decisions involving engineering priorities, infrastructure investments, project sequencing, and resource allocation.
- Uses engineering expertise to understand complex technical issues while maintaining an enterprise-level program and business perspective.
- Independently navigates complex or ambiguous problems, builds stakeholder alignment, develops structured recommendations, and drives issues toward resolution.
Minimum QualificationsEngineer- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
- 2-4 years of professional engineering experience.
- Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, standards, and applicable regulations.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical systems and apply engineering solutions.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities.
General Engineer- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 4-7 years of professional engineering experience.
- Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, standards, and applicable regulations.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical systems and apply engineering solutions.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and project coordination abilities.
- Minimum of two related career experiences, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or significant progress toward an advanced degree or professional certification.
Senior Engineer- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 7+ years of professional engineering experience.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, standards, codes, methods, and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges and lead engineering initiatives.
- Proven experience providing technical leadership, mentorship, or project leadership.
- Minimum of three related career experiences, PE license, advanced degree, industry leadership experience, or equivalent professional achievement.
Preferred Qualifications- Graduate degree or graduate-level coursework in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Project management certification such as PMP or equivalent program/project management experience.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience in electric utility distribution, transmission, substations, system planning, capacity planning, reliability, grid modernization, or infrastructure investment planning.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex engineering and infrastructure needs and translate technical findings into program strategies, investment recommendations, and business decisions.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs or portfolios involving multiple projects, stakeholders, priorities, and dependencies.
- Experience developing and managing program budgets, schedules, risks, performance measures, and executive reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience synthesizing technical, operational, and financial information into clear priorities and recommendations.
- Experience with tools such as Power BI, Excel, Python, CYMDIST, PSS E, or comparable engineering, planning, analytics, or visualization tools.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex engineering and program issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority, resolve competing priorities, build stakeholder alignment, and drive decisions across organizational boundaries.
Expected Salary Range- Engineer: Base salary range of $84,800 - $117,000 with an additional target annual bonus of 10%
- General Engineer: Base salary range of $92,000 - $126,500 with an additional target annual bonus of 15%
- Senior Engineer: Base salary range of $103,200 - $141900 with an additional target annual bonus of 15%
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.
