Electrical Engineer (Distribution Reliability)

Brooksource; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking experienced Reliability Engineers to support Pennsylvania electric distribution systems. The role targets mid-to-senior engineers with strong reliability, planning, and data-analysis background and offers mentorship to junior staff within a visible engineering organization.

The selected candidate will enhance system reliability, support grid modernization, analyze outages, and help develop long-range investment strategies ensuring safe service for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of utility engineering experience focusing on electric distribution.
• Experience operating at Engineer III or Engineer IV level.
• Strong understanding of electric distribution design, operations and reliability.
• Ability to analyze electrical data and develop engineering recommendations.
• Willingness to travel within Pennsylvania and hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve distribution reliability performance across areas.
• Develop long-range reliability improvement and modernization plans.
• Support capital projects and infrastructure investment decisions.
• Investigate outages, power quality, and device interruptions.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership teams.
• Collaborate with field ops, system ops, and engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and support storm response activities.

Skills

5+ years utility engineering

Engineer III/IV level

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong written/verbal communication

Travel and driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Outage management systems

Utility analytics tools

Job description

Brooksource is seeking experienced Reliability Engineers to support the assessment, improvement, and long-term performance of electric distribution systems throughout Pennsylvania. This role is ideal for mid-to-senior level engineers with a strong background in electric utility operations, reliability analysis, and distribution infrastructure planning who can contribute immediately within a highly visible engineering organization.

The selected individual will play a key role in improving system reliability, supporting grid modernization initiatives, analyzing outage and performance data, and developing infrastructure investment strategies that ensure safe and reliable service for customers. This position also offers an opportunity to serve as a technical mentor and help develop future engineering talent entering the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve electric distribution system reliability performance across multiple operating areas.
• Develop reliability improvement strategies and long-range plans to support system modernization and future load growth.
• Support long-term infrastructure investment planning and reliability-focused capital projects.
• Perform detailed analysis of outage events, circuit lockouts, device interruptions, CEMI/DEMI metrics, and underperforming circuits.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for engineering and operational leadership teams.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and execution of reliability initiatives.
• Partner with field operations, system operations, distribution control centers, and engineering teams to resolve reliability concerns.
• Investigate power quality issues and support customer inquiries as needed.
• Review equipment performance data and identify corrective actions for inoperable or aging infrastructure.
• Provide technical expertise during storm restoration efforts and emergency response activities.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for junior engineers and early-career technical professionals.
• Ensure all work is executed in accordance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of utility engineering experience with a focus on electric distribution systems.
• Experience operating at an Engineer III or Engineer IV level.
• Strong understanding of electric distribution system design, operations, maintenance, and reliability performance.
• Experience analyzing electrical system data and developing engineering recommendations.
• Knowledge of utility reliability metrics, outage analysis, and infrastructure planning.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Pennsylvania as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License or Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) certification.
• Experience supporting storm restoration or emergency response operations.
• Understanding of NESC and NEC requirements.
• Experience with power quality investigations, outage management systems, and utility analytics tools.
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers or technical employees.

What We're Looking For

• Engineers who can immediately contribute to reliability and distribution engineering initiatives.
• Strong technical problem solvers who can analyze complex electrical system challenges and develop actionable solutions.
• Individuals interested in mentoring future engineering talent and helping build a strong technical organization.
• Candidates located within or willing to relocate to Pennsylvania.
• Professionals seeking a long-term opportunity with a path to permanent employment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading utility organization focused on reliability, grid modernization, and the future of energy delivery while making a direct impact on customers and communities across Pennsylvania.

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.