Real-Time Distribution Reliability Lead

American Electric Power Co.; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Distribution System Operations Real-Time Reliability Coordinator in New Albany, OH to monitor DER impacts and coordinate across DDCs, SCC, Transmission, engineering, and planning teams for reliable operations.

The role involves real-time and look-ahead reliability assessments, recommending mitigation strategies, and supporting DER/DERA grid services. On-site position with competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• High School with two years experience operating a power system.
• Requires HireVue Dispatcher Worker test results (online assessment).

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time DER impacts on distribution reliability (voltage, loading, protection).
• Coordinate with DDCs, SCC, Transmission and other partners for switching and grid actions.
• Identify constraints and mitigation strategies; communicate recommendations during normal/critical conditions.
• Perform real-time and look-ahead reliability assessments and contingency analyses.
• Support DER grid services including voltage support and restoration.
• Maintain operational records and improve DERMS/ADMS tooling and docs.

Skills

DER operations

Reliability coordination

Grid operations

Real-time monitoring

Education

Two year technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering

High School + two years experience in power systems

Tools

ADMS

DERMS

FLISR

Volt/VAR

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Distribution System Operations Real-Time Reliability Coordinator in New Albany, OH to monitor DER impacts and coordinate across DDCs, SCC, Transmission, engineering, and planning teams for reliable operations.

The role involves real-time and look-ahead reliability assessments, recommending mitigation strategies, and supporting DER/DERA grid services. On-site position with competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.