Sr Substation Engineer - BGE Trans & Substation
Listed on 2026-06-06
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Position Overview
The T&S Projects & Standards Team is responsible for maintaining and developing design standards and engineering practices that ensure standardized, safe, and cost‑effective substation designs. This position is responsible for a specific class of T&S Design Standards, including module/template drawings, material specifications, construction specifications (S‑Sheets), Job Processes (JPBs), and Engineering Practices (EPBs) for substation voltages of 13kV, 34kV, 115kV, 230kV, and 500kV.
It serves as a Subject Matter Expert and design authority for substation design and engineering within T&S, with a focus on High Voltage/Physical Design and Substation Equipment. Responsibilities include reviewing, updating, and facilitating the development of T&S design and engineering standards, working closely with the various T&S groups to ensure effective standard implementation, and collaborating with other Exelon companies to create, update, and apply internal/industry design standards and technology in a specialized area of expertise.
Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Primary Duties- Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for a specific class of T&S Design Standards including module/template drawings, material specifications, construction specifications (S‑Sheets), Job Processes (JPBs), and Engineering Practices (EPBs) for substation voltages of 13kV, 34kV, 115kV, 230kV, and 500kV.
- Point of Contact for technical questions related to material application and design standards.
- Works with Vendors on material design improvements and implementation.
- Collaborates with Equipment Specialists, Protection & Control Engineering, Substation Engineering, Transmission Engineering, Capacity Planning, Transmission Reinforcement, Substation Operations & Maintenance, Relay Testing and other field groups to set the design and material standards and applications while ensuring safety, effectiveness, and constructability of standards.
- Performs assignments while acting independently and may lead multi‑discipline teams.
- Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve reliability.
- Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and guidance to others.
- Interface with applicable industry groups such as IEEE, EPRI, EEI, MEA, etc. to introduce new design improvements and materials.
- Investigate common point‑of‑failure modes and trends for the purpose of material or design standard improvements and support the analysis of extent of condition.
- 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 (PE) and 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 and 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 OR Lead Member of a recognized industry committee OR Professional Engineer’s License, advanced technical degree, MBA, or Project Management Certification.
- Note:
Items regarding advanced degrees, PE license, and related experience may reduce the overall experience requirement by up to one year.
- Graduate degree or graduate‑level work in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a similar field.
- Licensed Professional Engineer.
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- A working knowledge of applicable analysis software packages.
- Ability to analyze industry‑wide trends…
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