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Prin Engineer - T&S Protection & Control Engineering

Exelon

Malvern, PAJob$122–168K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$122–168K/yr
Location
Malvern, PA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer License

Job overview

The Principal Engineer in Transmission & Substation Protection and Control Engineering develops and leads complex engineering studies, designs, evaluations, and technical projects across Exelon facilities and systems. The role serves as a recognized technical authority, advises business units and customers, and may support extended-hours coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies. It also contributes to strategic decisions, industry committees, and regulatory or legal proceedings.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Complex Systems AnalysisProblem SolvingEngineering DesignEngineering PrinciplesRegulatory StandardsEngineering MethodsAdvanced TechnologiesIndustry Committee LeadershipTechnical WritingShort Circuit ModelingImpedance CalculationsProtective Relay SettingsSEL RelaysCoordination StudiesBreaker Duty StudiesProtective Relaying SchemesRelay TroubleshootingTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsCommunication

Qualifications

Master of Science in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer8+ Years Engineering ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicenseRecognized Industry Expertise5+ Years Protection and Control Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.

As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.

We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.

Are you on for the challenge?

Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Develops and/or leads teams in 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. 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. Reviews financial data from budget and actual costs of projects. Acts as recognized technical authority in a specialized engineering area. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Performs consultation and training on highly complex and unique technical areas requiring the application of advanced engineering principles. (25%)

  • Evaluates complex technical issues that require highly specialized knowledge in very specific areas and recommends actions or programs for their resolution. (25%)

  • Leads the implementation of large specialized technical projects and/or teams in order to develop studies, proposals and designs while considering cost effectiveness. (25%)

  • Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in area of company interest. (10%)

  • Participates in department planning, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results. (10%)

  • Acts as an expert witness and provide expert opinions for regulatory and/or legal proceedings. (5%)

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

  • Highly influential on strategic management decisions that can have a major impact on the company.

  • Set direction for the organization in regards to technical issues.

  • Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer.

  • 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.

  • 8+ years of experience in specific areas of engineering and recognized industry expert (Requirement reduced by one year for Licensed Professional Engineer)

  • Advanced knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles.

  • Advanced knowledge of latest technologies necessary to perform a variety of specialized unique or complex assignments for various installation types of services.

  • Industry expert who participates or leads industry committee or working groups or has published technical documents

  • Note: there are a limited number of personnel available in the industry with the required knowledge, ability and experience. License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ Years of Experience as a Protection & Control Engineer

  • Experience completing short circuit modeling and impedance calculations

  • Experience with protective relay setting calculations and setting development, specifically the SEL relay product line

  • Experience completing coordination & breaker duty studies

  • Demonstrated ability interpreting protective relaying schemes (electromechanical and microprocessor relays) and troubleshooting either independently or in coordination with electric maintenance crews

  • Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $122,400.00/Yr. – $168,300.00/Yr.

  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%

  • 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.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].

How this job compares

Set against the 2,083 open Principal Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$122–168K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$124–230K/yr44 salary ranges
  • US median$146–264K/yr1,794 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $145K, is 17% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($175K) — in the middle half of Principal Engineer salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 50 open Principal Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,083 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Principal Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (1,714 postings).
Education
900 of the 2,083 open Principal Engineer jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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