Electrician Underground

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies 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).

We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?

Primary Purpose

Responsible for the safety of themselves, crew members and the public. Responsible for installing, maintaining and troubleshooting various types of Underground Network Transmission and Distribution systems.

Primary Duties

Direct Buried Distribution and Secondary systems. Must participate in tailboard, followproper work standards and practices, complete job assignments in a timely fashion and be able to use the appropriate tools necessary to splice, wipecables.

Minimum Qualifications

- Proof of completion of Underground Electrician's Apprenticeship and/or Underground Electrician's certification or equivalent.

- Experience demonstrating skill splicing high voltage wires/cables to include lead wiping, heat shrink, hand wrap, and molded and bolted rubber connections.

- Experience demonstrating skill pulling cables to replace faulty wires and lines, to include measuring, cutting, bending, and/or installing electrical cableand conduit.

- Experience demonstrating skill connecting wiring to power equipment and lighting fixtures and installing ground leads.

- Experiencedemonstrating skill installing and maintaining high and low voltage underground equipment to include fixed electrical control and distribution systems(e.g., network protectors, transformers).

- Experience demonstrating skill testing and troubleshooting electrical equipment and circuit continuity usinginstruments and other testing/monitoring equipment (e.g., meters, testers, meggers, ammeters).

- Experience demonstrating skill using primary andsecondary fault locating procedures and equipment.

- Experience demonstrating skill using hand tools (e.g., electric drills, drill press, cut off saw,grinder) to assist in installation of cable and/or equipment.

- Knowledge of basic transmission and distribution system electrical equipment and circuits(e.g., AC and DC controls, protective relaying and switchgear).

- Knowledge of rigging techniques to guide winch lines and lift/lower equipment.Experience demonstrating skill comprehending and following verbal or written instructions.

- Experience demonstrating skill documenting work activities (e.g., preventative maintenance).

- Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, extended hours and overtime, with little or no notice.

- Ability and willingness to work on or around hazardous equipment/materials (for example, open flames, heavy equipment, etc.)and/or energized electrical equipment.

- Ability and willingness to work in a variety of work environments including all weather conditions, on unstable work surfaces, in confined spaces, enclosed vessels, underground, in dark areas, or areas with limited lighting, mud, dust, noxious fumes, noisy, and dirty environments with proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

- Ability and willingness to wear and use safety equipment (for example, hard hat, steel toed shoes, glasses, side shield, hearing protection, flame retardant clothing), including a respirator, as required by Federal, State, Local and Company regulations and adhere to safety regulations and policies.

- Ability and willingness to perform physically challenging tasks for extended periods of time (for example, climbing, shoveling, swinging picks, bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, pulling/pushing, standing, walking, squatting and lifting up to 75 pounds).

- Ability and willingness to drive and operate boom and winch equipment and aerial lift bucket trucks. Must successfully pass Criminal Records History Check.

- Must possess a Class A CDL or be willing to obtain one within 6 months of entry into the position. Must successfully pass a qualification test.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience demonstrating skill reading and understanding prints, schematics, one lines, maps, anddrawing/diagrams.

- Experience demonstrating skill repairing faulty equipment or systems.

- Experience demonstrating skill splicing underwatertransmission lines.

- Experience demonstrating skill driving backhoes, trenchers, plows, pickup trucks, and boom trucks.

Benefits

- Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $57.30/Hr.

- Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%

- 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.