Senior Systems Operations Engineer

Brooksource; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a Senior Systems Operations Engineer to support its Distribution Operations team, focused on real-time electric grid operations and reliability of control-center systems. The role emphasizes power systems analysis, State Estimator support, contingency analysis, and collaboration with operators to improve EMS models and grid reliability.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least four years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex engineering projects and field assignments.
• Perform engineering studies and analyses to support electric distribution system operations.
• Develop and recommend solutions to engineering challenges affecting grid performance and reliability.
• Support and maintain State Estimator and other EMS applications.
• Analyze system models and recommend improvements based on real-time data.
• Collaborate with system operators and cross-functional teams to improve operational awareness and grid reliability.
• Develop engineering models and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, technicians, and other team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

PSSE

TARA

EMS

Excel

Job description

Our client, a leading electric utility company, is seeking a Senior Systems Operations Engineer to support its Distribution Operations organization. This team is responsible for operating the electric distribution grid in real time and ensuring the reliability of critical operational systems used by the control center.

The Systems Operations team maintains and enhances the applications and models that enable operators to monitor, analyze, and manage the electric grid. This role is heavily focused on power systems analysis, State Estimator support, contingency analysis, model accuracy, and collaborating with system operators to improve reliability and real-time operational awareness.

Job Summary

The Senior Systems Operations Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and conducting complex engineering activities. This role applies advanced engineering principles, practical field experience, and sound technical judgment to solve challenging engineering problems. The position also provides leadership and technical guidance to engineers, technicians, field personnel, and cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex engineering projects and field assignments.
• Perform engineering studies and analyses to support electric distribution system operations.
• Develop and recommend solutions to engineering challenges affecting grid performance and reliability.
• Support and maintain State Estimator and other operational applications used within the Energy Management System (EMS).
• Analyze system models and recommend improvements based on real‑time operational data.
• Collaborate with system operators and cross‑functional teams to improve operational awareness and grid reliability.
• Develop engineering models and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, technicians, and other team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting and maintaining State Estimator applications.
• Familiarity with Energy Management Systems (EMS), including:
• N-1 operating practices
• Experience with PSSE and/or TARA applications.
• Ability to evaluate real‑time system measurements and provide operational feedback to improve EMS models.

EEO Statement:

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.