Distribution System Operations Real-Time Reliability Engineer
Core
Real-time evaluation and coordination of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) impacts on distribution grid operations, including operational planning, constraint identification, and reliability analysis.
Role type
Senior IC power systems engineer (DER integration)
Builds
Operational frameworks, studies, and engineering analyses for DER integration
Domain
Utility grid operations / Distributed Energy Resources
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
engineering studies, operational analysis, constraint identification, operational planning modeling, contingency analysis, technical documentation, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
DER/DERA/VPP operation, advanced distribution management systems, distribution automation, fault location isolation, volt/VAR optimization, wholesale energy markets, circuit modeling, power flow algorithms
Technologies
SCADA, DERMS, ADMS, FLISR, Volt/VAR Optimization
Responsibilities
Perform engineering studies to evaluate DER impacts on voltage, thermal loading, and protection coordination; Develop and maintain operational planning models and contingency analyses; Identify system constraints and develop mitigation recommendations; Provide engineering support to Distribution Dispatch Centers and System Control Center; Develop operating criteria and decision-support tools; Support implementation of advanced capabilities like intentional islanding; Analyze impacts under FERC Order 2222; Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Engineering, and IT stakeholders; Participate in industry forums (IEEE, EPRI)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC