Electrical Engineer

Talentify; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Denver, CO seeks an IVVO/FLISR engineer to deploy automated field devices, develop system settings, and ensure integration with Advanced Distribution Management Systems. The role requires collaboration with design and field personnel and updating device databases.

Ideal candidates will have experience with capacitor banks, SEL protection devices, and ADMS, plus Python/SQL skills. The role is hybrid, with standard 8-hour days in office.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with capacitor bank controllers and SEL protection devices.
• Experience with Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS).
• Teamwork and communication across engineering and non-engineering teams.
• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering (Power Systems preferred) with 2–3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Deploy automated field devices (capacitor banks, protection devices) and develop system settings.
• Perform system studies and update device databases; ensure devices are integrated into ADMS.
• Provide technical support to field personnel and coordinate with design teams.
• Assist in assessing advanced metering functionalities where needed.
• Maintain issue trackers and communicate field issues to management.

Skills

Capacitor banks

SEL protection

ADMS

Teamwork

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

Python

SQL

SynerGEE

Job description

Must Have

• Power Distribution System
• SCADA Engineering

Nice to Have

• Advance distribution management systems
• advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Capacitor and Recloser settings
• Project Management
• SynerGEE

Job Description

IVVO/FLISR engineer

Notes from manager

• Highly problable that this position will convert to FTE.
• Looking for a candidate with an understanding of how power distribution systems are formulated and structured.

Manager Q&A

1. Explain what the scope of the work/project is? Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for).

The person will be responsible for automated field devices (i.e., capacitor banks, protection devices) deployment that include system study, settings development, working with design/field personnel, updating the device database, and getting device into advanced distribution management systems. The person may need to help in assessing advanced metering functionalities and provide technical support to field personnels.

2. What does a typical day look like?

Working with automated field databases, monitoring devices, and meter functionality testing

3. Describe work environment / team culture (supportive/collaborative, teamwork or individual contributor)?

Individual contributor

4. Can you elaborate on any potential risks or safety considerations associated with this role, particularly if the responsibilities extend beyond a standard desk or office environment?

It’s in the office environment

5. What are the work hours/shift (standard, evening, full time/part time, OT required, on-call for 24/7 operation)?

Standard 8 hours per day 40 hour Work week

Top Skills and Qualifications

1. Hands on experiences with Client cooper capacitor bank controller, SEL protection devices, Advanced Distribution Management Systems

2. Team player, communication across engineering/non-engineering organization, solving problems effectively

3. BS in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering (Power Systems background preferred) with 2-3 years of experience

4. Python, SQL coding skills

Location

1. What is the location of the contract assignment (Full time onsite, hybrid – percent of time on site/home or, are you open to fully remote)? If the resource is expected to be onsite, can you confirm if the resource can park on property/in the ramp? Marshall Operations Center Hybrid

Position Summary

Under general direction, demonstrates complete understanding & wide application of engineering technical principle, theories, & concepts in the field. Independently determines & develops approaches to solutions. Receives technical guidance on complex problems; completed work reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectives. May lead small-medium non-critical projects or critical projects under direction of higher-level engineer/supervisor. May provide work direction to other professionals &/or staff. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Frequent inter-organizational & outside customer contact. Demonstrates a broad knowledge & proficiency of precedents in the specialty area, a good knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.

Essential Responsibilities

Uses & applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, & techniques to perform activities/assignments that may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials or methods & difficult coordination requirements.

Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.) Utilizes & may assist with the development of procedures requiring a broad knowledge & proficiency in a specialty area & has a general knowledge of related disciplines.

Works under the general direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor for routine engineering projects. Provide ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, testing/diagnostics & Regulatory. May provide field engineering oversight &/or direction for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections, etc.

May lead small-medium, non-critical projects. Coordinate/leads critical projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation & commissioning), under the direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor. Work reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Under the direction of a higher-level engineer/supervisor supports bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals; provide recommendations for selection, etc. Partners & communicates with areas such as Supply Chain & Legal following appropriate processes.

Frequently exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance & complexity both inter-organizationally & with outside customers.

May assign tasks & coordinate work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel &/or others. Provide guidance & mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills & competencies.

Performs activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.

Familiarity

Familiarity with power distribution systems and utility operations

Experience with distribution system modeling tools such as Synergi and/or CYME

Proficient in MS Suite

Responsible for working with various teams to support integrated voltage-var optimization (IVVO)/Fault location, isolation, and service restoration (FLISR) program

Create settings for devices such as cap bank controller, reclosers etc.

Work on distribution system modeling to understand optimal location/settings for cap banks/ reclosers

Support communications and integration testing of capacitor banks to advanced distribution management systems

Maintain issue trackers on field issues and pro-active communication to management on issues

Preferred

Familiarity with Advanced Distribution Management System Applications (e.g., IVVO, FLISR)

Programming skills in Python, C/C++

EEO

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.