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Department Summary
The Distribution Operations Engineering (DOE) department is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and technical support for the LVD system for real-time and short-term planning periods. The DOE provides real-time support to the DCC, WMC, and Field Operations for normal day as well as storm scenarios. This will include tracking, evaluation, and recommendations on system performance with respect to reliability, capacity, energy efficiency, and other various performance metrics.
Duties and Responsibilities
•The Distribution Operations Engineer will be responsible for operational support of the Fault Analysis, VVO (Volt VAr Optimization), Distribution Power Flow, and all advanced applications within the Advance Distribution Management System (ADMS). This support will occur within the Distribution Diagnostic Center and will require frequent coordination with engineering groups, SCC, DCC, WMC, and other operational support organizations.
•Monitor and evaluate data from various applications including SCADA, ADMS, SMS (Sensor Management System), OMS, PI, and others.
•Apply real-time power flow to operational decisions.
•Optimize Alarm Management & System Event Processing.
•Utilize Prediction and Fault Validation in operational decisions / dispatching priorities.
•Manage dynamic protection schemes, device states, and prioritization of response.
•Provide project support through technical leadership/guidance, testing, and process development.
Required Qualifications
•High School Diploma / GED.
•Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program as set forth in the Engineers Council for Professional Development
•In lieu of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical field or extensive Company or industry experience in positions that demonstrate required abilities and performance may be considered for placement in the Engineering Tech Analyst job family.
•Strong technical knowledge of the function and operation of the LVD power system.
•Ability to prioritize work to meet changing schedules and deadlines.
•Strong analytical thinking and well organized.
•Experience with LVD system protection.
•Effective verbal and written communications.
The following may set you apart from others:
•Experience with Fault Analysis.
Essential Functions
•Provide project support through technical leadership/guidance, testing, and process development
•Apply real-time power flow to operational decisions.
•Utilize Prediction and Fault Validation in operational decisions / dispatching priorities.
•Individual possesses the skills to lead, problem solve, and work well in a team environment.
•Individual should exemplify safe work practices and follow the company's compliance standards.
•Lead and/or assist with engineering projects to include design, plans, inspections, system planning, specifications, reports, maps, environmental impacts, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, surveying, easements, data collection, construction observation, and field investigation.
•Provide engineering services with accuracy, integrating all applicable governmental and company laws, standards and procedures on time and under budget.
•Become familiar with plans and specifications, maps, and related material for each project and be able to utilize the information appropriately.
•Assists in client contact and communication.
•Utilize effective oral and written communication skills to provide technical expertise to coworkers, clients, customers, government entities and the public.
•Public involvement may include producing reports, graphics, presentations, and other visual material as well as occasional speaking or meeting with stakeholders.
•Attend internal and external meetings.
•Provide all engineering services in a legal and ethical manner.
•Resolve all customer complaints in a timely manner.
•Serve as onsite project representative.
•Reviews operating and construction sites to monitor progress and other duties per the design documents.
•Regular attendance is expected.
Hours and Travel
•This position requires the individual work a minimum of 40 hours per week (45-50 typical).
•In this role, for the first 18 months, up to 80% of the time will be spent in the Grand Rapids Service Center or the Parnall Office in Jackson, Michigan.
•Extensive commuting between Grand Rapids and Jackson is a necessary part of this role.
•After the first 18 months, travel is expected to be below 10%.
•Travel is required to job sites and project meetings and could be significant dependent upon location.
•Individuals need to be willing to work additional hours as necessary to meet deadlines or assist with storm restoration activities.
•Individual must be willing to participate in the on call rotation in case of potential storms.
•Individual may have to work outside of assigned headquarters to help with storm restoration which may require overnight stays.
•Individuals must have a valid driver's license.
Physical Demands
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All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, , orientation, gender identity or national origin.
