Sr Engineer - BGE Smart Metering & Technology

The Senior Engineer provides technical leadership in the planning, design, and execution of projects involving BGE/Exelon's AMI metering network including electric or gas metering equipment, Distributed Automation communications, Hardware/Firmware/Software, Smart Street Light devices, and related systems. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, leading complex engineering studies, and ensuring strategic alignment with safety, reliability, and compliance goals. Work can include: 

• Leading advanced electric, gas, and/or communications system performance analysis and outage investigations
• Developing and implementing engineering strategies for grid modernization
• Managing budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for major projects 
• Facilitating cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement 
• Conducting field inspections and resolving high-impact technical challenges

• Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise, requiring maintaining state-of-the-art engineering credential in the specialized technical area (25%)
• Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering projects or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas, may include field testing, troubleshooting, and peer review (25%)
• Evaluates complex technical issues that require highly specialized knowledge in very specific areas and recommends actions or programs for their resolution, which may necessitate the review/evaluation of engineering design documents: (20%)
• Evaluates, develops, implements, and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact, may also develop initial commissioning plans. Plans, writes, and performs tasks for documentation deliverables and projects: (10%)
• Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others (10%)
• Participates in department planning, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations, and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results (5%)
• May participate in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in area of company interest (5%)

• 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 (2) (3) Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical, mechanical and communication 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 (1) (3) (See Note 3. 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 (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) OR
• Lead Member of a recognized industry committee OR
• Professional Engineer's License (2), advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management Certification (1) Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. (2) License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing. (3) PE License reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. (4) Career related experiences is defined as changes in technical job responsibilities and does not have to include a change in department.
• Note: Items (1) and (3) are mutually inclusive, whereby the maximum experience requirement reduction is one (1) year (e.g., in the case of an employee with both a master's degree in Engineering AND a PE license, the minimum experience requirement would be reduced by one (1) year).

• Graduate degree (1) or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills
• Participation in industry committee or working groups or has published technical documents.
• Advanced experience in utility infrastructure, such as system analysis, planning, design coordination, standards development, or project execution.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and curiosity, with the ability to quickly learn, evaluate, and apply new technologies in a test lab or engineering environment.  
• Foundational understanding of RF networking concepts (e.g., wireless communications, signal behavior, device connectivity).  
• Familiarity with microcontrollers or embedded platforms (e.g., Arduino or similar), including basic hardware interfacing, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.  
• Experience working with software and firmware developed and maintained by third‑party vendors, including the ability to understand design intent, interpret documentation, and support defect identification and resolution efforts.  
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to manage lab assets, track test activities, and maintain clear records of test configurations, execution, and results.  
• Practical project and test execution management experience, including test planning, sequencing work, allocating limited lab resources, and managing dependencies across multiple initiatives.  
• Experience coordinating or providing day‑to‑day technical direction to contract or staff‑augmentation personnel in a lab or project environment is preferred; this role does not include formal people management responsibilities.

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $103,200.00/Yr. – $141,900.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
• 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