Associate Distribution Systems Engineer

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative/ SMECO; Hughesville (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) 6% match

3% non-elective company contribution

Job summary

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is seeking an Associate Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) Engineer to support ADMS operations within Distribution Operations. You will help develop and maintain ADMS processes, ensuring OMS/SCADA configurations align with SMECO procedures.

The candidate should have strong analytical and technical skills, familiarity with NEC/NESC concepts, and the ability to progress toward a Senior Associate ADMS Engineer role with experience.

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering from ABET-accredited program required.
• FE or Engineer-in-Training certification desired.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC and electric utility operations preferred.
• Ability to perform the duties of Associate Distribution System Operator within 2 years.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Experience with OMS/ADMS/SCADA and supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation and administration of the ADMS for Distribution Operations.
• Assist with developing and maintaining ADMS processes and procedures.
• Coordinate SCADA data integrity, modeling, display and integration for Distribution Operations.
• Assist in maintaining the Cooperative's GIS related to Distribution Operations and ADMS.
• Develop and maintain daily operations logs, major outage reports, and monthly reliability indices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has an immediate opening for an Associate Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) Engineer. The primary function of this position is to help manage the operation and administration of the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) as related to the Distribution Operations section. This position will assist with developing, maintaining and implementing ADMS processes and procedures for Distribution Operations. The candidate will help provide supervision of the distribution system in compliance with SMECO operational procedures while ensuring the distribution system performs as designed and changes/updates are incorporated into the Outage Management System (OMS) configuration, and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. Help coordinate and participate in all activities involving data integrity, modeling, display, and integration of the SCADA system for Distribution Operations. This position assists with managing and maintaining the Cooperative's enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) as related to the Distribution Operations section and the Advanced Applications of ADMS. Lastly, this position will assist in the development and maintenance of daily operations logs, major outage reports, and monthly reliability indices (CAIDI, CAIFI, MAIFI, SAIDI, SAIFI, etc.) and performs the duties of an Associate Distribution System Operator as needed.

This position requires a candidate who has strong analytical and technological skills, problem solving ability, organization and prioritization skills, sound communication skills, ability to apply complex mathematical concepts.

This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited engineering college or university in an electric engineering discipline is required, with specialized training in electric utility operation and maintenance preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer-in-Training certification is desired.

No direct experience required. However, basic knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), electric utility system protection, and operations practices, along with a demonstrated working knowledge of electric utility related software applications is preferred. Must be able to perform all required duties of an Associate Distribution System Operator within a reasonable period of time not to exceed 2 years. Emphasis in a Control Center environment, OMS/ADMS/SCADA and supervisory experience is preferred.

The candidate must obtain and demonstrate the knowledge level needed for advancement to a Senior Associate Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) Engineer, performing all required duties. Advancement requires a minimum of two years of experience and is expected to occur promptly upon meeting the required competencies.

The starting salary range for this position is $72,000 - $93,300. SMECO offers an excellent benefits program including a 401(k) 6% dollar for dollar match and an additional 3% non-elective company contribution.

Benefits:

• a 401(k) 6% dollar for dollar match
• an additional 3% non-elective company contribution

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

SMECO champions a culture where people are valued and the employee experience is driven by innovation, collaboration, inclusion, safety, and trust.

Location: HUGHESVILLE, MD 20637

Contract: FULL TIME/EMPLOYEE

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.