Real-Time Distribution Reliability Coordinator

AEP

New Albany, Northern (OH, KY)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 129,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

American Electric Power on-site in New Albany, OH seeks a DSO Real-Time Reliability Coordinator to evaluate and coordinate DER impacts for reliable distribution grid operations. The role interfaces with DDCs, SCC, Transmission, and engineers to identify risks and propose mitigation strategies in real time.

The position requires 2 years of electrical engineering or equivalent, plus related utility operations experience.

Qualifications

Two (2) year technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or equivalent.
High School and two (2) years experience operating a civil or military power system.
Six (6) months or more experience in distribution operations, transmission operations, dispatching, system operations, reliability coordination, DER operations, or related utility operations.

Responsibilities

Monitor, assess real-time DER impacts on distribution system reliability (voltage, loading, protection coordination).
Coordinate with DDCs, SCC, Transmission, and partners for real-time actions and grid services.
Identify DER constraints and communicate recommendations during normal and critical conditions.
Perform real-time and look-ahead reliability assessments and contingency analyses.
Support DER grid service operations including voltage support and resiliency applications.
Maintain accurate operational records and support improvements for DERMS, ADMS, distribution automation, FLISR, Volt/VAR.