Engineer-Smart Grid Emerging Technology
Exelon Corporation, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States
Who We Are
We\'re powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we\'re calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We are a Fortune 200 company with 19,000 colleagues serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies: Atlantic City Electric, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Commonwealth Edison, Delmarva Power & Light, PECO Energy Company, and Potomac Electric Power Company. In our pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices and bold thinking, and provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. Are you in?
Primary Purpose
The Engineer in the Emerging Technologies – Smart Grid team supports the evaluation, development, and implementation of innovative grid technologies by performing technical analyses, modeling, data evaluation, and impact quantification under guidance. This role contributes to assessing grid problems and opportunities, quantifying operational and customer impacts, and supporting cost-benefit analyses for emerging technologies such as DERs, EVs, managed charging, and advanced analytics, while developing foundational expertise in utility systems and smart grid solutions.
Develops studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets, associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of Exelon\'s electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas and telecommunication facilities/systems under the guidance of an experienced engineer. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers as a result of studying company or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, vehicles or facilities under an experienced engineer. Reviews financial data from budget and actual costs of projects under the guidance of an experienced engineer. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Primary Duties
Performs engineering assignments while exercising independent discretion under the guidance of an experienced engineer. (e.g. Collect data, perform complex analysis, interpret results, draw conclusions, and clearly present a recommendation to management) (70%)
Performs engineering tasks associated with large projects or a number of small projects. (e.g. Analyze and interpret the results of complex power flows and perform complex engineering tests, and analyze non-specific and ambiguous results) (10%)
May direct the engineering tasks associated with a large project or a number of small projects (e.g. Verify and validate studies, blueprints, or designs against accepted engineering principles and practices. Design high voltage transmission and distribution circuits, meeting all engineering standards and criteria) (10%)
Participates on teams and may lead teams. (10%)
Support smart grid and emerging technology initiatives through technical analysis, modeling, simulations, and data validation under direction from General and Senior Engineers.
Assist in defining and quantifying grid problems and opportunities (e.g., reliability risk, capacity constraints, power quality issues, hosting capacity limitations) using available data sources.
Support cost-benefit analysis efforts by developing input assumptions, performing calculations, and documenting benefits such as reliability improvement, infrastructure deferral, operational efficiencies, and customer value.
Assist with evaluations of technologies including EV integration, managed charging, V2G concepts, DER integration, microgrids, BESS, and distributed intelligence applications.
Contribute to pilot project execution by supporting data collection, measurement of impacts, benefit tracking, and post-pilot evaluation.
Apply data analytics techniques using AMI, SCADA, GIS, DERMS, and IoT data to support impact quantification and performance assessment.
Support preparation of technical documentation, presentations, and business case inputs that articulate both technical outcomes and quantified value.
Participate in training, mentorship, and internal technical forums to build skills in grid impact assessment and benefit quantification.
Job Scope
Provides technical assistance in support of senior engineers, managers and others.
Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
2 - 4 years of professional engineering experience
Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services
Preferred Qualifications
Engineer in Training License
Consulting and needs assessment skills
Time, project management and multi-tasking skills
Master\'s in Electrical Engineering focusing on Power Systems, Energy Systems, or a related technical field.
Working knowledge of modeling and simulation tools such as CYME/CYMDIST, CAPE, and PSS®E, with the ability to perform analyses and simulations under guidance.
Exposure to real-time simulation platforms such as RSCAD (RTDS) or OPAL-RT, supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and validation activities.
Foundational programming and data analysis skills using Python, R, MATLAB, or SQL to support grid analytics, reporting, and basic automation tasks.
Ability to contribute to pilot projects, technology evaluations, and innovation initiatives, supporting defined tasks and analysis activities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document technical work and support translation of technical concepts into practical insights.
Benefits
Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $84,800.00/Yr. – $116,600.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
We\'re powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we\'re calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We are a Fortune 200 company with 19,000 colleagues serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies: Atlantic City Electric, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Commonwealth Edison, Delmarva Power & Light, PECO Energy Company, and Potomac Electric Power Company. In our pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices and bold thinking, and provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. Are you in?
Primary Purpose
The Engineer in the Emerging Technologies – Smart Grid team supports the evaluation, development, and implementation of innovative grid technologies by performing technical analyses, modeling, data evaluation, and impact quantification under guidance. This role contributes to assessing grid problems and opportunities, quantifying operational and customer impacts, and supporting cost-benefit analyses for emerging technologies such as DERs, EVs, managed charging, and advanced analytics, while developing foundational expertise in utility systems and smart grid solutions.
Develops studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets, associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of Exelon\'s electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas and telecommunication facilities/systems under the guidance of an experienced engineer. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers as a result of studying company or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, vehicles or facilities under an experienced engineer. Reviews financial data from budget and actual costs of projects under the guidance of an experienced engineer. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Primary Duties
Performs engineering assignments while exercising independent discretion under the guidance of an experienced engineer. (e.g. Collect data, perform complex analysis, interpret results, draw conclusions, and clearly present a recommendation to management) (70%)
Performs engineering tasks associated with large projects or a number of small projects. (e.g. Analyze and interpret the results of complex power flows and perform complex engineering tests, and analyze non-specific and ambiguous results) (10%)
May direct the engineering tasks associated with a large project or a number of small projects (e.g. Verify and validate studies, blueprints, or designs against accepted engineering principles and practices. Design high voltage transmission and distribution circuits, meeting all engineering standards and criteria) (10%)
Participates on teams and may lead teams. (10%)
Support smart grid and emerging technology initiatives through technical analysis, modeling, simulations, and data validation under direction from General and Senior Engineers.
Assist in defining and quantifying grid problems and opportunities (e.g., reliability risk, capacity constraints, power quality issues, hosting capacity limitations) using available data sources.
Support cost-benefit analysis efforts by developing input assumptions, performing calculations, and documenting benefits such as reliability improvement, infrastructure deferral, operational efficiencies, and customer value.
Assist with evaluations of technologies including EV integration, managed charging, V2G concepts, DER integration, microgrids, BESS, and distributed intelligence applications.
Contribute to pilot project execution by supporting data collection, measurement of impacts, benefit tracking, and post-pilot evaluation.
Apply data analytics techniques using AMI, SCADA, GIS, DERMS, and IoT data to support impact quantification and performance assessment.
Support preparation of technical documentation, presentations, and business case inputs that articulate both technical outcomes and quantified value.
Participate in training, mentorship, and internal technical forums to build skills in grid impact assessment and benefit quantification.
Job Scope
Provides technical assistance in support of senior engineers, managers and others.
Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
2 - 4 years of professional engineering experience
Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services
Preferred Qualifications
Engineer in Training License
Consulting and needs assessment skills
Time, project management and multi-tasking skills
Master\'s in Electrical Engineering focusing on Power Systems, Energy Systems, or a related technical field.
Working knowledge of modeling and simulation tools such as CYME/CYMDIST, CAPE, and PSS®E, with the ability to perform analyses and simulations under guidance.
Exposure to real-time simulation platforms such as RSCAD (RTDS) or OPAL-RT, supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and validation activities.
Foundational programming and data analysis skills using Python, R, MATLAB, or SQL to support grid analytics, reporting, and basic automation tasks.
Ability to contribute to pilot projects, technology evaluations, and innovation initiatives, supporting defined tasks and analysis activities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document technical work and support translation of technical concepts into practical insights.
Benefits
Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $84,800.00/Yr. – $116,600.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr