Engineer - Distribution Ops Tech
Core
Design, implement, and maintain Volt-Var Optimization (VVO) programs and support the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) into distribution electric operations to improve reliability and economics.
Role type
Senior IC electrical engineer (distribution automation)
Builds
Advanced Distribution Automation (DA) systems and reliability improvement programs for electric distribution
Domain
Utility / Electric Power Distribution
Required skills
Volt-Var Optimization (VVO), Distributed Energy Resources (DER) integration, SCADA, distribution automation (DA), circuit coordination, outage management, post disturbance analysis, data analysis, project management, budgetary analysis
Preferred skills
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification, Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration, Electrical engineering degree, strategic thinking
Technologies
SCADA, Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Design and maintain VVO programs; Support DER integration; Provide technical guidance to control staff; Manage turn-key DA projects; Analyze budget allocations for reliability projects; Support Emergency Operations Center; Provide on-call support for software systems
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC with management oversight of projects