VP,Engineering & Proj Support   Employer: Exelon Corporation Job Location: Kennett Square , PA Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Energy Producers- Developers Job Description: PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION Responsible for providing overall direction and management oversight for Exelon Power's engineering organization. Overall technical responsibility and accountability for the safe and efficient operation of fossil and hydro assets. PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES -Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the engineering functions and improvement of Exelon Power generating facilities. -Provide leadership and guidance regarding development and implementation of short and long-term strategic initiatives. Sponsor innovative engineering strategies and state of the art technology to improve performance. -Evaluate the effectiveness of current engineering practices and standards, and develop and manage the implementation of changes to improve the process. -Provide leadership to the Engineering management team. Provide timely and accurate feedback regarding performance. Conduct a talent audit and develop a succession plan. Identify opportunities for growth and learning. -Oversee the budget process. Assure adherence to the budget plan and balance cost containment with customer satisfaction and reliability. -Assure the development and attainment of an environment that fosters a high performance culture and a learning organization. -Provide leadership in promoting diversity. -Work with Exelon Generation to incorporate assets under development into the operations portfolio. -Perform all other duties as assigned. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS MINIMUM -BS in engineering -15+ years professional experience -10+ years managerial experience -Strong project management skills -Leadership ability in a high performance culture with ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change -Proven high-level management skills in coaching and facilitating engineering competency -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and verbal -Strong computer skills, including knowledge and profiency in Microsoft Office Suite Products -Knowledge and understanding of various market structures, and the ability to manage assets in both a merchant and portfolio style POSITION SPECIFICATIONS PREFERRED -Masters degree in business, engineering or related field. POSITION SCOPE -Direct reports include Engineering Programs, Reliability, and Design Managers -Region operations include multiple sites and technologies -Operating environment includes multiple states and regulation Company Description: Exelon's goal is to reduce, offset or displace more than 15 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year by 2020. This is more than our current annual carbon footprint and is equivalent to taking nearly 3 million cars off our roads and highways. Exelon…a better world is in your power. Exelon is more than an energy company. Our vision is to be the best group of electric generation and electric and gas delivery companies in the United States – providing superior value for our customers, employees, investors and the communities we serve. At Exelon, we know the future of energy is you. Discover your opportunity to help shape the way people get their power. What if…your ideas could be empowering? Join a workforce that is bold, committed and creative. A culture that is based on strength and growth potential. At Exelon, you’ ll have the opportunity to create ideas that make a difference in the company and will be well-rewarded for your efforts with advancement opportunity. We focus on performance and know that a diverse work culture powers the best ideas. What if…you could make a greener tomorrow? We are a forward-thinking company. Climate change presents one of the most profound challenges of our time. We are taking this challenge head-on, through Exelon 2020, our comprehensive plan to reduce, displace or offset 15 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year by 2020. To achieve this goal we will need the power of a strong workforce. What if…you found a place where you could truly shine? We are a company that is admired and recognized nationally. Exelon has been recognized as one of the best energy companies to work for by Forbes (“Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility”) and BusinessWeek (“Nation’s leading utility and energy services company”). We have also been named as one of the top ten “Best Companies for Diverse Graduates” by Diversity Edge magazine and one of the “Top 50 Military Friendly Employers” by GI Jobs Magazine. At Exelon, we've got a place for you. Exelon is developing sustainable energy to provide for the communities of today and planning for a brighter tomorrow. Exelon knows the future of energy is you. As a Chicago based Fortune 150 Company, with more than $15 billion annual revenues, Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in Illinois and Pennsylvania, and gas to 480,000 customers in the Philadelphia area. In addition to energy delivery, Exelon's operations include energy generation and power marketing and has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. We know that before we can supply 41,000 megawatts of energy to our customers, we need to recognize that each of our employees plays an integral part in the process. The result? Changing the way the American power industry powers America. For you, this means advancement, challenge, and a company like no other. Join Exelon and you can share your ideas at a forward-thinking company and the next big idea could be yours. You've just found Exelon, a place where you can truly shine. Business Unit Overview Exelon Nuclear operates the largest nuclear fleet in the nation and the third largest fleet in the world, which represents approximately 20 percent of the U.S. nuclear industry's power capacity. Illinois locations: Braceville, Byron, Clinton, Marseilles, Moline, Morris, and Warrenville Pennsylvania locations: Delta, Kennett Square, Middletown, and Pottstown