Engineer - Strategic Programs

PECO’s Strategic Programs team is seeking an Engineer - Strategic Programs to support Exelon’s utility infrastructure planning, design, construction, and maintenance activities. This role provides technical capability for PECO’s Neighborhood Gas Pilot Program, contributing to preliminary design work and supporting engineering studies, calculations, and compliance-focused deliverables. The position is based in Philadelphia, PA (hybrid).

Role overview

In this position, you will independently perform technical engineering tasks while applying engineering theory, design principles, and applicable standards. The work supports system safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across electric and gas distribution and transmission environments. You will also serve as a technical resource within the Neighborhood Gas Pilot team, including collaboration with PECO Gas Operations and, at times, customer-facing interactions related to designs and facility locations.

Key responsibilities

• Complete engineering assignments using independent discretion under the guidance of an experienced engineer, including collecting data, conducting complex analysis, interpreting results, drawing conclusions, and presenting recommendations to management (70%).
• Perform engineering tasks for large or multiple small projects, such as analyzing complex power flows, running complex engineering tests, and interpreting non-specific or ambiguous results (10%).
• May direct engineering tasks for large or multiple small projects, including verifying and validating studies, blueprints, or designs against accepted engineering principles and practices. Design high voltage transmission and distribution circuits while meeting engineering standards and criteria (10%).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current technical systems and processes while participating on teams, including work related to high voltage transmission and distribution circuit design and standards alignment (10%).
• Support planning, design, construction, and maintenance efforts across electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems.
• Develop engineering studies and technical calculations, produce specifications, support permitting, create work packages, and perform performance evaluations to meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze electric, gas, and/or communications system performance and outage data.
• Identify and implement improvements focused on safety, reliability, and grid performance.
• Support cost estimation, budgeting, and integrated system planning.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, construction, and external partners, including conducting field inspections and supporting project execution.
• Provide technical assistance to senior engineers, managers, and others, while applying technical knowledge to support a safe work environment and improve customer satisfaction.
• May be required to work extended hours for storm coverage or other energy delivery emergencies.

Minimum requirements

• 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 required to perform assignments for a specific discipline, installations, or services

Tools and technologies

• CYMDIST, PSS/E, Python, PLS-CAD
• Pole Foreman, Power BI

Compensation and benefits

The annual salary range is USD 84,800 - 127,200 per year, with annual pay varying by skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors. Eligible positions may receive an annual bonus of 10%. Benefits include 401(k) match and annual company contribution, medical, dental and vision insurance, and 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 mental and emotional support resources
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• Additional benefits as applicable

Posting note and program support

This position supports PECO’s Neighborhood Gas Pilot Program within the Strategic Programs group. The role focuses on preliminary design of main extension projects, acts as a technical resource, and supports other program activities including Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) calculations, project management, project construction management, and platform design and testing. Work will be performed among the Neighborhood Gas Pilot team, with periodic interaction across internal partners and customers as needed.

Preferred qualifications

• Graduate degree (or graduate-level work) in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management Certification
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, including report generation and technical writing
• Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with peers and managers
• Consulting and needs assessment skills
• Working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS/E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar tools

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.