Electrical Engineer - Operations Center Reliability

Overall Purpose:

Provide technical support to the Operations Center to ensure system reliability. Prepares and provides technical reports to support the Operations Center in the areas of transmission planning, distribution planning, system reliability, and other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

- Support daily activities of the Operations Center related to the transmission, subtransmission systems and substation operations.

- Support activities of the Operations Center related to the daily operations of the Distribution system and associated equipment, as needed.

- Assist in maintaining accurate distribution circuit metrics and tracking of inoperable equipment.

- Performs as necessary, day ahead and and/or short term studies to ensure transmission and subtransmission reliability.

- Assist and work closely with System Planning, Protection, and Compliance as needed.

- Works with Transmission Planning, SCADA and the Operations Center to maintain the DLC EMS software program and models.

- Works closely with the IT SCADA Operations team for the DLC EMS system as needed.

- Develop temporary and permanent operating guides and procedures as needed to ensure continued reliability of the system as needed.

- Provides technical support for the Operations Center for various (systems and equipment (HPFF Pipe Type cable, MDACs, switchgear, autotransformers, etc.) as necessary.

- Assist in design of the SOC mapboard.

- Provide technical support for the System Restoration Plan and other Emergency Plans for the Operations Center.

- Participates in emergency preparedness drills (GridEx, EarthEx, PJM Grid Security Drill, Storm Drill, etc.)

- Prepares reports and maintains databases related to the transmission and subtransmission systems and submits reports as required for internal and external stakeholders.

- Provides technical support to Operations Center personnel for new equipment installed on the DLC system.

- Participates in various internal and external committees as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or college or Master Degree

- Must possess strong organizational, computer, and problem solving skills.

- Must possess valid driver’s license and be able to drive to various company locations. May be required to drive in inclement weather to support emergency service restoration obligations.

- Position to be filled at a level II or III, engineer based on experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Utility experience

- PE License

- Experience in SCADA systems, OMS systems, and State Estimator Modeling.

Physical Requirements:

Position is considered

, meaning this position will primarily work remotely and may be required to report to the office or another location on a regular or occasional basis. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs. Participation on the DLC Storm Team is required which may require working during non-typical work hours, during emergency service restoration efforts or other emergent situations.