Real-Time Reliability Leader – DER/Grid Operations

AEP Service Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation is seeking a DSO Real-Time Reliability Coordinator Principal to lead DER/DERA coordination, develop procedures, and partner with stakeholders to enhance reliability and resilience of the distribution system.

The role requires expertise in DER operations, real-time analysis, and grid service support, including voltage support and market participation needs. Location and relocation considerations apply as needed.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience.
• Four years or more experience in distribution operations, transmission operations, dispatching, system operations, reliability coordination, or related utility operations.
• External experience in dispatching, system operations, or reliability coordination will be evaluated.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess, and communicate real-time impacts of DERs/DERAs on distribution system reliability, including voltage, loading, protection coordination, backfeed, and operating limits.
• Coordinate with DDCs, SCC, Transmission, and other partners to incorporate DER impacts into switching, restoration, planned work, grid services, and other real-time operating actions.
• Identify DER-related system constraints, emerging reliability risks, and mitigation strategies; communicate recommendations clearly during normal and critical system conditions.
• Perform real-time and look-ahead reliability assessments and contingency analyses to support operational decision-making.
• Support DER/DERA grid service operations, including voltage support, load management, restoration support, resiliency applications, and evolving FERC Order 2222/market participation needs.
• Maintain accurate operational records and support process, tool, and documentation improvements for DERMS, ADMS, distribution automation, FLISR, Volt/VAR, and related capabilities.

Skills

DER knowledge

DERAs knowledge

Grid operations

Real-time coordination

Emergency response

Education

Two-year technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering

Tools

DERMS

ADMS

FLISR

Volt/VAR

Job description

AEP Service Corporation is seeking a DSO Real-Time Reliability Coordinator Principal to lead DER/DERA coordination, develop procedures, and partner with stakeholders to enhance reliability and resilience of the distribution system.

The role requires expertise in DER operations, real-time analysis, and grid service support, including voltage support and market participation needs. Location and relocation considerations apply as needed.