Real-Time Distribution Reliability Coordinator

American Electric Power; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power’s New Albany, Ohio-based DSO Real-Time Reliability Coordinator role delivers real-time evaluation and coordination of DER impacts to support reliable distribution operations. You’ll work across DDCs, SCC, Transmission, and engineering teams to identify risks and mitigate constraints while maturing DER/DERA grid services capabilities.

The position requires a two-year technical degree or equivalent, with additional experience, and you’ll engage in training and progression

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or equivalent.
• OR High School and two years experience operating a civil or military power system.
• Requires HireVue Dispatcher Worker evaluation (online).

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess, and communicate real-time DER/DERA impacts on distribution reliability.
• Coordinate with DDCs, SCC, Transmission and partners for real-time actions.
• Identify DER-related constraints and mitigation strategies; communicate recommendations in all conditions.
• Perform real-time and look-ahead reliability assessments and contingency analyses.
• Support DER/DERA grid service operations including voltage support and resiliency.
• Maintain operational records and improve DERMS/ADMS related tools and docs.

Skills

DER operations

Real-time coordination

Stakeholder communication

Grid services knowledge

Education

Two-year technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering

High School + 2 years utility power experience

Tools

ADMS

DERMS

Job description

American Electric Power’s New Albany, Ohio-based DSO Real-Time Reliability Coordinator role delivers real-time evaluation and coordination of DER impacts to support reliable distribution operations. You’ll work across DDCs, SCC, Transmission, and engineering teams to identify risks and mitigate constraints while maturing DER/DERA grid services capabilities.

The position requires a two-year technical degree or equivalent, with additional experience, and you’ll engage in training and progression