Real-Time Reliability Lead – DER & Grid Operations

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a DSO Real-Time Reliability Coordinator Principal to serve as a subject matter expert and strategic reliability resource for AEP's centralized Distribution System Operations.

This role leads complex DER, DERA, and ADER coordination activities; develops work practices, procedures, training, and operational documentation; and partners with internal and external stakeholders to improve technology, processes, and operating models.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or high school plus extensive power system operations experience.
• Four+ years in distribution/transmission operations or reliability coordination.
• Valid driver's license; NERC/EPRI/RTO/ISO certifications may be required as roles evolve.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time DER/DERA impacts on distribution reliability and operating limits.
• Coordinate with DDCs, SCC, Transmission to reflect DER impacts in real-time actions.
• Identify reliability risks and communicate mitigation strategies during normal and critical conditions.
• Perform real-time and look-ahead reliability assessments to aid decisions.
• Support grid service operations including voltage support and resiliency applications.
• Maintain records and improve DERMS/ADMS/distribution automation related docs.

Skills

DER/DERA coordination

Experience in distribution/transmision

Ability to work with stakeholders

Knowledge of ADMS/DERMS

Education

Two-year technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or equivalent OR High School with 2+ years power system operations experience

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a DSO Real-Time Reliability Coordinator Principal to serve as a subject matter expert and strategic reliability resource for AEP's centralized Distribution System Operations.

This role leads complex DER, DERA, and ADER coordination activities; develops work practices, procedures, training, and operational documentation; and partners with internal and external stakeholders to improve technology, processes, and operating models.