Senior Reliability Engineer

Brooksource; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer for a Pennsylvania-based electric utility client. The role requires 6+ years in utility reliability, with leadership responsibilities across reliability analysis, system performance improvements, infrastructure planning, and mentorship of junior engineers.

You will analyze outage trends, evaluate metrics, perform root cause analysis, and support long-term investment. Travel within the service territory may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability analysis and system performance improvement across the electric distribution network.
• Evaluate outage trends, reliability metrics, equipment performance, and risks.
• Perform root cause analyses and develop corrective actions.
• Support long-term infrastructure investment and reliability planning.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Develop engineering studies and executive-level presentations.
• Support storm response and post-event reliability reviews.
• Drive safety, reliability, and operational efficiency improvements.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Electrical engineering knowledge

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power BI

GIS

SAP

CYME

Synergi

OMS

Excel

Job description

Job Description – Senior Reliability Engineer

Location: Pennsylvania (Eastern PA: York, Reading, Easton | Western PA: Greensburg, Washington)

Hours: Monday-Friday | Full-Time | Contract/Contract to hire

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer with 6+ years of utility reliability engineering experience to support a growing electric utility organization. This individual will serve as a technical leader responsible for reliability analysis, system performance improvement, infrastructure planning, and mentorship of junior engineers. The role requires a strong understanding of electric distribution systems, reliability programs, and utility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead reliability analysis and system performance improvement initiatives across the electric distribution network.
• Evaluate outage trends, reliability metrics, equipment performance, and operational risks.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective action recommendations.
• Support long-term infrastructure investment and system reliability planning efforts.
• Partner with operations, planning, engineering, and asset management teams to prioritize reliability improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and early-career professionals.
• Develop engineering studies, technical reports, and executive-level presentations.
• Support storm response, restoration activities, and post-event reliability reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of reliability engineering experience within the electric utility industry.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years supporting electric utility reliability, distribution engineering, planning, or operations.
• Strong understanding of utility reliability metrics, outage analysis, and system performance programs.
• Experience leading engineering initiatives and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience interpreting data and developing practical engineering solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of electric utility experience.
• Experience with distribution planning, asset management, or grid modernization programs.
• Knowledge of GIS, Power BI, SAP, CYME, Synergi, OMS, or similar utility platforms.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• Previous experience mentoring engineers or leading technical teams.

Additional Information

• Combination of office and field responsibilities.
• Travel within the service territory may be required.
• Participation in emergency response and storm restoration efforts may be required.
• Opportunity to play a key role in developing future engineering talent and strengthening long-term organizational bench strength.