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Engineer - Strategic Programs (Hybrid)

Exelon

PHILADELPHIA, PA · HybridJob$85–117K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$85–117K/yr
Location
PHILADELPHIA, PAHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Engineer supports PECO’s Neighborhood Gas Pilot Program within the Strategic Programs group. The role contributes to preliminary design of main extension projects and provides technical support for project calculations, management, construction management, and platform design and testing. The engineer works with the program team, may interact with customers, and coordinates with PECO Gas Operations on designs and facility locations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Complex Systems AnalysisProblem SolvingEngineering TheoryEngineering DesignEngineering PrinciplesEngineering PracticesRegulatory StandardsCYMDISTPSS/EPythonPLS-CADPole ForemanPower BICommunicationTechnical WritingCollaborationConsultingNeeds Assessment

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering2+ Years Engineering ExperienceGraduate Degree or Graduate-Level WorkProject Management CertificationEngineer-in-Training Certification

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

Independently performs technical tasks and contributes to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Exelon's utility infrastructure, including electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. This role involves performing engineering studies, technical calculations, specifications, permitting, work packages, and performance evaluations to ensure system safety, reliability, and compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Work can include: Analyzing electric, gas, and/or communications system performance and analyzing outage data Identifying and implementing improvements in safety, reliability, and grid performance Supporting cost estimation, budgeting, and integrated system planning Collaborating with engineering, operations, construction, and external partners Conducting field inspections and supporting project execution 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%)

  • Evaluates effectiveness of current technical systems and processes. Participates on teams (e.g., design high voltage transmission and distribution circuits, meeting all engineering standards and criteria) (10%)

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.

POSTING NOTE

This position will support PECO's Neighborhood Gas Pilot Program within the Strategic Programs group. The position will work on the preliminary design of main extension projects, act as a technical resource for projects and support other areas of the program including Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) calculations, project management, project construction management and platform design and testing. They would work amongst the Neighborhood Gas Pilot team and at times will need to interact with customers and work with PECO Gas Operations for designs and facilities locations.

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

  • Graduate degree (1) or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification

  • Possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification (2)

  • Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills

  • Interpersonal skills & the ability to collaborate with peers and managers

  • Consulting and needs assessment skills

  • A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar.

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.

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 7,293 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85–117K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$99–150K/yr138 salary ranges
  • US median$115–178K/yr3,811 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $101K, is 20% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($125K) — in the middle half of Engineering salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 354 open Engineering jobs in Pennsylvania and 7,293 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 5,033 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,724 of the 7,293 open Engineering jobs (51%) 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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