Senior System Operator – Power Grid Control & Outage Response

Rhode Island Energy; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Energy in Lincoln, RI is seeking a System Operator to monitor, switch, and restore high voltage electric systems across the state. The role requires strong communication, the ability to analyze trouble under stress, and commitment to safe, reliable service.

Candidates at System Operator I–III levels will review EMS/DMS data, coordinate with field crews, and follow procedures during outages. Rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime may be required; leadership duties may be assigned as

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience requirements vary by System Operator level (I–Senior).
• Familiarity with dispatcher and operator standards; ability to work under stress.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, switch and restore substation, sub-transmission and distribution high voltage systems.
• Direct sectionalizing of faulted equipment and return customers to service.
• Analyze normal and abnormal operating conditions and reconfigure the power system as needed.
• Communicate outage status to operations, management, customers and regulatory staff.
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts and occasional planned/unplanned overtime.
• Assist in training and development of new System Operators.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent on a year-for-year basis

4 years or higher technical degree (i.e. Engineering or Engineering Technology)

2+ years of operator experience with a distribution utility company

3+ years of operator experience with a distribution utility company (Senior)

Tools

EMS/DMS systems

Outage Management System

Job description

Rhode Island Energy in Lincoln, RI is seeking a System Operator to monitor, switch, and restore high voltage electric systems across the state. The role requires strong communication, the ability to analyze trouble under stress, and commitment to safe, reliable service.

Candidates at System Operator I–III levels will review EMS/DMS data, coordinate with field crews, and follow procedures during outages. Rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime may be required; leadership duties may be assigned as