Distribution System Operator - Outage & Reliability

IID

El Centro (CA)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

IID seeks an Engineer/SOPD II to monitor and control the electrical distribution system under general supervision. You will direct switching by field technicians and troubleshooters, coordinate customer outages, and manage emergency restoration to sustain system reliability.

The role requires a degree in engineering, math, business or a related field, or an Associate's with four years of relevant experience; substitution rules apply. A pre-employment test and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, business or related field or Associate's with four years of related work experience.
  • Experience in electric systems operation, maintenance, line construction, or related fieldwork.
  • Substitution: two years of experience for one year of education.
  • Veteran's Preference applies; submit DD form 214 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and control electrical distribution system operations and equipment.
  • Direct switching performed by field technicians and troubleshooters.
  • Coordinate customer outages, emergency restoration and clearances.
  • Maintain customer outage information database and comply with NERC/WECC policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical systems operation
Team coordination
Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, business or related field
Associate's degree in engineering, math, business or related field

Job description

IID seeks an Engineer/SOPD II to monitor and control the electrical distribution system under general supervision. You will direct switching by field technicians and troubleshooters, coordinate customer outages, and manage emergency restoration to sustain system reliability.

The role requires a degree in engineering, math, business or a related field, or an Associate's with four years of relevant experience; substitution rules apply. A pre-employment test and drug screening are required.

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