Engineering Manager- Technology and Automation
About The Position
The Engineering Manager, Technology & Automation leads a team of engineers and professionals accountable for Ohio Power’s distribution automation, GridSmart system performance, integration of engineering technology, modeling, and data-governance functions. The role drives performance and uptime for DACR, VVO, and other advanced distribution technologies; establishes cross-functional plans to improve system performance; supports commissioning and ongoing GridSmart operations; and ensures the integrity and governance of critical engineering data and systems. The manager leads integration of emerging technologies into production engineering and prepares the organization for increased DER penetration, expanded grid automation, and future ADMS capabilities. The position also develops the training and technical competencies needed to support Ohio Power’s long-term reliability strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, engineering, or a related field; alternatively, an associate’s degree and 10 years of listed experience, or a high school diploma/GED and 12 years of listed experience.
- At least eight years of experience in distribution, construction, maintenance, and/or operations, with five years of supervisory experience in distribution or equivalent experience.
- Maintain a state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Significant progressive experience in electric distribution engineering, distribution operations, automation, grid modernization, system planning, protection, or related engineering disciplines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including root-cause identification and sustainable corrective actions.
- Experience developing KPIs, performance dashboards, governance processes, and technical work plans.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical issues and recommendations to technical personnel and leadership, with strong written and verbal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer licensure preferred.
- Project Management Professional certification is a plus.
- Experience with distribution automation, SCADA, VVO, DACR/FLISR, OMS, GIS, distribution modeling, DER, or ADMS technologies is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead performance, uptime, KPIs, troubleshooting, and improvement plans for DACR, VVO, and other distribution automation technologies.
- Lead cross-functional commissioning, troubleshooting, deployment, and transition of new technologies into sustained production use, partnering with Engineering teams, Operations, GridSmart support, IT, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure the quality, governance, and maintenance of critical engineering data, models, settings repositories, hosting-capacity information, and supporting systems.
- Prepare Engineering for expanded GridSmart capabilities, DER penetration, ADMS, and other emerging distribution technologies.
- Drive automation and technology-enabled improvements to engineering efficiency, consistency, system performance, and effectiveness.
- Lead training for the broader Engineering team to support current and future grid technologies.
- Lead, coach, and develop an engineering team by setting expectations and performance goals, conducting performance reviews, developing technical capabilities, supporting workforce and succession planning, and fostering accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and safe work practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
