Distribution Automation Engineer (IVVO/FLISR)

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 108,886,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

WECTEC Staffing Services seeks a Distribution Automation Engineer (IVVO/FLISR) to support utility projects improving reliability and restoration. You will deploy field devices and collaborate with ADMS teams.

The role is hybrid: onsite Tue–Thu and remote Mon and Fri, with potential conversion to full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years' experience in electric utility, power systems or automation.
• Experience with ADMS, distribution automation and field device integration.

Responsibilities

• Support IVVO and FLISR programs in distribution networks.
• Configure and deploy automated field devices like capacitors and reclosers.
• Model distribution systems and determine settings and locations.
• Assist testing and integration with ADMS.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Automation experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Eaton Capacitor Bank Controllers

SEL Protection Devices

ADMS

Synergi

CYME

Job description

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Cranberry Township, US

WECTEC Staffing Services

A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

We are looking for a Distribution Automation Engineer (IVVO/FLISR) to support utility distribution automation projects focused on improving system reliability, voltage optimization, and service restoration capabilities. We offer a high likelihood of converting to a full-time employee position.

This is a hybrid position with an onsite schedule Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday. You will report to the Distribution Automation Engineering team manager. You will support IVVO and FLISR programs by deploying, configuring, testing, and integrating automated field devices such as capacitor bank controllers, reclosers, protection devices, and advanced metering systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support IVVO (Integrated Volt/VAR Optimization) and FLISR (Fault Location, Isolation & Service Restoration) programs.


• Configure, program, and deploy automated field devices including capacitor bank controllers, reclosers, and protection devices.


• Perform distribution system modeling and studies to determine device settings and locations.


• Support integration and testing of field devices with Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline.


• 2 or more years of experience supporting electric utility, power systems, distribution operations, or automation systems.


• Experience with:
  
  
  
  • Eaton Cooper Capacitor Bank Controllers
  
  
  • SEL Protection Devices
  
  
  • Distribution Automation Technologies
    
  • Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)
  
  
  
  


• Familiarity with distribution system modeling tools such as:
  
  
  
  • Synergi
  
  
  • CYME
  
  
  
  

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits


• 401(k) Savings Plan


• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $38.00/hour to $42.00/hour.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

WECTEC LLC and WECTEC Staffing Services LLC are subsidiaries of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC