About the position
This position acts as the single point of accountability for electric, substation engineering activities within the company. Leads and directs the personnel and activities of the Substation Engineering organization, to optimize the engineering and design activities of the Substation Engineering group ensuring adherence to company standards while using technical expertise to maximize system reliability balanced with an understanding of the financial impact. Responsible to ensure contractors provided engineering services meet the design criteria, technical requirements and established standards. Responsible for the engineering and design basis of substation equipment and systems for the company. Directs and enforces requirements for engineering standards used by external customers and independent power producers connecting to the system. Responsible for the material condition of substation equipment. Perform engineering analysis to recommend component replacement or upgrade to improve system reliability. Departmental activities include engineering, design, and technical expertise of T&S equipment and facilities to optimize equipment operation and in support of the T&S field organization.
Responsibilities
- 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 that values Diversity and Inclusion.
- 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 Substation Engineering 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.
- Establish, maintain and improve relationships with other departments in Exelon, the regional operating companies and the local communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
- At least 10 years of industry experience, including 3-5 years as an electric T&D supervisor and/or manager.
- Valid driver's license.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of regulatory issues.
- 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 and inclusion.
- 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.
- In lieu of degree, 12-15 years relevant experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Graduate degree or Graduate Level work in Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
- Electric industry background in the construction, maintenance and troubleshooting of transmission & substation equipment and systems.
- Professional Engineer's license.
- In-depth technical understanding of transmission and substation components.
Benefits
- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: USD $143,200.00/Yr. - USD $214,800.00/Yr.
- Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 25% plus an additional $25K annually.
- 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.
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