Sr Engineer-Distribution Capacity Planning

About the Company

Exelon is a Fortune 200 company with 21,000 colleagues serving over 10.7 million customers across six energy companies:
Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (Com Ed), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). We are committed to inclusive, creative, and innovative solutions, and we value safety, integrity, and community service.

This position leads and supports capacity planning efforts to ensure the reliability, resilience, and efficiency of Com Ed’s electric distribution system. This role develops and applies advanced planning methodologies, load forecasting, and system modeling to anticipate future grid needs driven by electrification, distributed energy resources (DER), climate impacts, and policy mandates such as the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). It also collaborates across engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to identify and justify infrastructure investments, optimize system performance, and support decarbonization.

The role provides technical expertise and strategic guidance to inform capital planning, grid modernization initiatives, and customer programs. This position may require extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

• Performs capacity planning studies of the Com Ed distribution system using CYME power flow analysis software. Prepares load forecasts and analyzes modification and modernization impacts to the distribution grid.
• Designs electrical drawings in AutoCAD and prepares scope and cost estimates for general load growth, reliability, DER interconnection, voltage optimization, distribution automation, electrification, data center, and substation projects.
• Evaluates, develops, and leads projects with significant financial and operational impact. Plans, writes, and performs tasks for project deliverables.
• Provides support to the distribution operations department for planned or emergency switching requests.
• Participates in or leads cross‑departmental meetings and conference calls to ensure alignment within the company (may include providing direct oversight of contractors).
• Serves as an expert for a designated planning area.
• Supports regulatory filings and may serve as an expert witness or provide expert opinions on planning‑related information.
• Recommends strategies to improve system performance and cost‑effectiveness to align with company goals.
• Provides mentorship, peer review, and technical training to capacity planning staff and engineers.
• Engages with technical and industry organizations to remain informed on emerging technology and relevant challenges in the utility sector. Makes recommendations for business decisions regarding new technologies, engineering techniques, and tools.

• 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. 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. 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.
• Master’s degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. PE license reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year.
• Note:
  
  items (1) and (3) are mutually inclusive, whereby the maximum experience requirement reduction is one year.

• Graduate degree or…