Designer III; Hybrid

Exelon is a Fortune 200 energy company committed to building cleaner, healthier, and more resilient communities through innovative energy solutions.

• Apply engineering practices and mathematics to prepare construction details for electric substation, transmission, and/or gas/electric/outdoor lighting distribution system designs in accordance with the latest construction, safety, and environmental standards.
• Ascertain load requirements and perform necessary engineering to determine project cost and required construction resources.
• Negotiate construction schedules and service dates.
• Determine requirements to accommodate joint use with other utilities such as cable TV and telephone.
• Initiate estimates for residential, industrial, and commercial extensions and relocations and execute contracts as appropriate.
• Review and quote customer charges.
• Utilize computer systems including Computer Aided Design (CAD) and ATLAS Expert Designer to review plans of proposed construction by customers and outside agencies.
• Identify and advise on design options and special construction techniques to protect company facilities and avoid conflicts.
• Coordinate design options with engineering personnel and consult with field forces before and during construction.
• Conduct job site walk‑downs to obtain preliminary information, develop design details, and discuss design problems with engineers and construction personnel.
• Maintain customer contact throughout the job to ensure mutually agreed commitments are met.
• Coordinate with customers, property owners, attorneys, architects, realtors, contractors, builders, developers, governmental agencies, and other utilities.
• Select and execute related documents such as contracts, permissions, rights‑of‑way, charge orders, etc.
• Obtain authority to bill customers for amounts receivable.
• Review joint ownership requests, construction notices, and bills arising from company work of other utility companies.
• Perform field survey work to describe location of present and proposed facilities, obstructions, and required geographic features.
• Interpret designs, coordinate, and approve minor field changes.
• Handle duties across electric transmission, substation, distribution, gas, outdoor lighting, or combinations thereof, depending on the unit.
• Work on a schedule that may include overtime and requires response to emergency events.

• Designer positions focus on quality assurance of design deliverables produced by BGE Contractors of Choice.
• Develop substation standard drawings, including physical layouts and equipment configurations.
• Create 3‑D equipment models in coordination with BGE’s Intelligent CAD Design & Standards team.
• Report to BGE’s Lord Baltimore Building three days a week (Tuesday‑Thursday) and perform remaining work remotely.

• High School Diploma and over six years of job‑related experience, including at least three years in the design or drafting of gas and/or electric utility systems; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of mathematics, engineering and construction standards, surveying, and electrical and gas theory required to determine design requirements.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting, rights‑of‑way requirements, and company safety standards and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and coordinate multiple work assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct accurate field surveys and produce legible, accurate, and technically acceptable construction documents using CAD.
• Strong communication skills and ability to negotiate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Team‑orientation and collaborative approach to work.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving standards.
• Use of personal vehicle for company business on a regular basis.
• Completion of the Technicians Occupations Selection System Test.
• Potential requirement to become a Notary Public in the State of Maryland, depending on assignment.

• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Experience with Autodesk Vault.
• Knowledge of electrical substation drawings and plans.

• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, floating and fixed holidays, and sick time
• Maternity and parental leave, and paid bonding/primary caregiver leave as applicable
• Long‑Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program