Real-Time Reliability Engineer for DER-Enabled Grid

AEP Service Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 89,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in New Albany, OH, is seeking a DSO Real-Time Reliability Engineer to join a new team redefining grid operations for a DER-enabled system. You will analyze DER impacts, coordinate with dispatch centers, and develop models for reliable, flexible distribution operation.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, collaboration across engineering and IT, and the ability to operate under pressure with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required; PE encouraged
• Ability to work on-call and under pressure during critical system conditions
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and technical writers

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering studies to evaluate DER/DERA impacts on distribution reliability
• Develop operating criteria and decision-support tools for DER-enabled grid
• Support DER integration, SCO/SCADA and contingency analyses
• Provide recommendations to DDC/SCC and other stakeholders on DER-related conditions

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license preferred

Engineering Technology degree with PE possibility

Tools

DERMS/ADMS/FLISR

SCADA systems

Power system modeling tools

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) in New Albany, OH, is seeking a DSO Real-Time Reliability Engineer to join a new team redefining grid operations for a DER-enabled system. You will analyze DER impacts, coordinate with dispatch centers, and develop models for reliable, flexible distribution operation.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, collaboration across engineering and IT, and the ability to operate under pressure with on-call responsibilities.