Engineer, Advanced Distribution Management Systems

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

3d • Remote

About The Position

This position is within the Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) organization, which is part of the Transmission Operation organization. The ADMS group are the business unit 'owners' that manage OMS, DMS (including real-time model management) and Advanced Applications (Real-Time Powerflow, Distribution Automation and Volt/Var Optimization). This role is responsible for various responsibilities within the ADMS Systems group, working closely with DCC Support, ADMS Analytics and Reporting, GIS modelling/mapping, IT support groups, DCC’s, vendors, industry groups, and various other stakeholders to support and enhance the tools and processes within the Distribution System Operations organization. Successful candidates may be located within the FirstEnergy operating area but are subject to the hiring manager’s approval.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.
• Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required (for Engineer II).
• Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required (for Engineer III).
• Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 7 (seven) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology (for Engineer IV).

Nice To Haves

• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to all aspects of safety, especially the impacts of ADMS systems within our control centers and field operation organizations.
• Develop and implement best practices and initiatives pertaining to system functionalities along with associated processes and procedures.
• Support the continued design, testing and enhancements of core ADMS applications including a focus on ADMS requirements and functionality. This includes the on-going documentation of testing, troubleshooting and enhancements of the product.
• Support new product releases and system updates through testing and implementation.
• Work with DCC Support and Reliability Reporting groups when required to support system(s) testing requirements, functionality verification and process adherence.
• Work with IT, Work Management, WFD and other key organizations on the configurations and product enhancements of these applications to ensure systems and processes stay aligned.
• Provide support to DCC’s and field organizations during normal and storm situations.
• Design, develop, test, and implement functionality associated with the advanced features of ADMS Systems, applications, integrations, and functionalities.
• Support the expansion of Advanced Applications (AA) across the FE footprint including design, testing and implementation on an OpCo-by-OpCo basis.
• Assist with the monitoring, troubleshooting and resolution of AA’s device and circuit health issues.
• Assist with the monitoring, continued development, and enhancements of real-time power flow functionality within the NMS in pursuit to continue to improve its consistency and accuracy on a per circuit basis across the FE footprint.
• Support SCADA integrations to ensure all systems and functionalities are maintained.
• Support process adherence for those associated and impactful to the functionality of these operational systems including but not limited to Model Management and Switching and Tagging.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• Company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level