Distribution Automation Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,971 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health protection

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Distribution Automation Engineer to support deployment and integration of smart grid technologies across the electric distribution system. This hybrid role requires on-site collaboration and remote work.

You will configure, test, monitor, and integrate automated field devices into the ADMS, working with engineering, design, and field operations teams. Strong knowledge of power systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with Power Systems emphasis.
• 2–3 years engineering experience in utility, power systems, distribution automation, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with capacitor bank controllers, SEL protection devices, and ADMS.
• Familiarity with electric distribution systems and utility operations.
• Knowledge of power system fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment of automated field devices including capacitor bank controllers, protection devices, reclosers, and advanced metering technologies.
• Perform distribution system studies and engineering analysis.
• Develop and validate device settings and configurations.
• Collaborate with engineering and field personnel to support implementation activities.
• Update automated device databases and integrate field devices into ADMS.
• Monitor device performance and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Provide technical support to field operations teams.
• Support utility automation projects including Volt/VAR optimization and reliability programs.

Skills

Distribution automation

Power systems

Utility operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

Capacitor bank controllers

SEL protection devices

ADMS

Job description

About the Role

Minneapolis, MN
Hybrid

We are looking for a Distribution Automation Engineer to support the deployment and integration of smart grid technologies across our electric distribution system. This is a hybrid position based in Minneapolis, MN, requiring a combination of onsite and remote work.

You will configure, test, monitor, and integrate automated field devices, including capacitor bank controllers and protection devices, into our Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS). You will work with engineering, design, and field operations teams.

Responsibilities include performing system studies, developing device settings, maintaining field device databases, supporting communications testing, and providing technical assistance for distribution automation projects.

You will report directly to the Distribution Automation Engineering Manager and partner with system engineers, field personnel, operations teams, and distribution planning professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support deployment of automated field devices, including:
  • Capacitor bank controllers
  • Protection devices
  • Reclosers
  • Advanced metering technologies
• Perform distribution system studies and engineering analysis.
• Develop and validate device settings and configurations.
• Work with engineering and field personnel to support implementation activities.
• Update automated device databases.
• Support integration of field devices into Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS).
• Monitor device performance and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Help assess and validate advanced metering functionality.
• Conduct communications and functionality testing of field devices.
• Track and document field issues and resolutions.
• Provide technical support to field operations teams.
• Support utility automation projects, including Volt/VAR Optimization and system reliability programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with Power Systems emphasis.
• 2–3 years of engineering experience in utility, power systems, distribution automation, or related industries.
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Eaton Cooper Capacitor Bank Controllers
  • SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories) Protection Devices
  • Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)
• Familiarity with electric distribution systems and utility operations.
• Experience with power system fundamentals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for qualifying positions

Base salary range: $37.00/hour to $41.00/hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills.