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We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- 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).
In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
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Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
This position is a direct report to the Sr. Manager, Substation Engineering and is the design authority providing design and drafting services to the T&S Engineering disciplines within the Company, responsible for developing engineering documents. Lead, manage and provide leadership for the personnel and the activities of the electrical/civil/structural engineers and Drafting Supervisors of the T&S Engineering organization across PHI. Ensure compliance and adherence to accepted standard engineering and design practices. Develop, update, issue design drawings for transmission and substation activities. Provide technical oversight to contracted engineering and design groups to ensure adherence to Exelon Utility engineering standards. Maintain, create, and update standards and specifications. Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Primary Duties
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Oversee design and drafting activities across Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Delmarva Power (DPL), and Pepco.
- Provide drafting and design in support of ongoing engineering efforts for internal and external organizations.
- Maintain Document Management System (DMS) to ensure accurate project documentation as part of project design.
- Oversee development of PHI strategy for migration to 3D CAD software, including development of new standards, review of the current state of the industry, peer utilities, and leading the implementation of the new product(s).
- Drives and oversees the development and implementation of short and long term strategic and tactical business and labor initiatives designed to assure the highest levels of customer services and to achieve Exelon's safety, reliability, and performance goals.
- Manages the overall budget. Establishes and monitors business plans and business unit objectives. Balances cost control with appropriate capital and maintenance investments.
- Develop and maintain an environment that fosters a high-performance culture and a learning organization. Serves as a change agent for business initiatives and assures the human element is understood and considered. Assure timely recognition of employee contributions. Develops methods to assess communication effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide leadership to and development of the Design team. Provide accurate and timely feedback regarding performance and operations. Conduct performance planning and appraisals. Identify opportunities for growth and learning. Facilitates open and honest communication with staff. Assures that upward communication is integrated into the process, including employee concerns and complaints.
Job Scope
JOB SCOPE
- Reports to the Sr. Manager of Substation Engineering and is responsible for a staff of approximately 30 individuals (variation in total directs / mix based on Company requirements).
- Design authority providing design services to the T&S Engineering disciplines within the Company
- Drives development and implementation of short and long term strategic and tactical business initiatives and projects designed to assure the highest levels of customer services, safety, reliability and performance goals
- Responsible for developing CAD design documents and design standards
- Perform detailed engineering and design in support of ongoing projects
- Develop, update, and issue design drawings for new business, capacity expansion, system performance (reliability), obsolescence, and corrective maintenance activities
- Maintain, create, and update standards and specifications
- Develop, update, and issue transmission line routes maps, substation 1-line, and protective relay and communication diagrams
- Provide technical oversight to contracted engineering, internal engineers, and design groups to ensure adherence to both industry and internal standards
- Ensure compliance and adherence to accepted standard engineering and design practices and drawing standards
- Ensure that designs meet the design basis for transmission and substation equipment and systems on the system
- Identify training requirements and ensure they are satisfied
- Responsible for performance measurements and design audits for all engineered plans
- Communicate, execute and supervise the process to ensure all work packages are properly prepared, reviewed, and appropriately scoped prior to construction issuance
- Responsible for the organization's response to emergent activities, catastrophic events and storms.
- Manage actions to affect positive impact to safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction goals, the transmission revenue stream, the generation revenue stream of Exelon, and public, political, and regulatory opinion
- Operates autonomously with wide latitude for un-reviewed actions and decisions
- Establishes performance goals and expectations, coaches, mentors and provides feedback to direct reports
- Maintains effective internal business controls by conducting audits, self-assessments, investigations and employee reviews on a regular basis
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Background/Experience - Bachelor's degree and 8 - 10 years design experience, OR in lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 12 years design experience
- Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver's license
- Knowledge: Understanding of transmission and substation components and systems
- Skills: Proven leadership ability in a high-performance culture, including coaching and facilitating business competency and performance management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, build consensus, establish trust, and foster culture change.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance.
- Demonstrated business and utility financial acumen, customer awareness, and ability to create value.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Background/Experience: Advanced degree and previous experience as a T&S designer
- Certifications/Licenses: Professional Engineer's (PE) License
- Knowledge: Systems knowledge including work management and CAD
- Understanding of utility collective bargaining agreements
- Skills: Working knowledge of Autodesk and Microstation products
Benefits
- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors:USD $123,200.00/Yr. - USD $184,800.00/Yr.
- Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
- 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 (based on position)
- Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
- Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and fitness reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- And much more