The DSO Real-Time Reliability Coordinator Principal serves as a subject matter expert and strategic reliability resource for AEP's centralized Distribution System Operations (DSO) function, leading complex DER, DERA, and ADER coordination activities and shaping DER-enabled distribution operations.
Compensation
Compensation Range: $98,993.00 - $128,688.00
Responsibilities
Monitor, assess, and communicate real-time impacts of DERs/DERAs on distribution system reliability, including voltage, loading, protection coordination, backfeed, and operating limits.
Coordinate with DDCs, SCC, Transmission, and other partners to incorporate DER impacts into switching, restoration, planned work, grid services, and other real-time operating actions.
Identify DER-related system constraints, emerging reliability risks, and mitigation strategies; communicate recommendations clearly during normal and critical system conditions.
Perform real-time and look-ahead reliability assessments and contingency analyses to support operational decision-making.
Support DER/DERA grid service operations, including voltage support, load management, restoration support, resiliency applications, and evolving FERC Order 2222/market participation needs.
Requirements
Two (2) year Technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or equivalent
High School and two (2) years’ experience operating a civil or military power system
Nice to have: Experience as a Distribution Dispatcher Level 3.2.1
Nice to have: Electric System Operator
Nice to have: Knowledge of distributed energy resources (DERs)
The Director of Integrated Grid Operations provides executive leadership for critical electric system functions including real-time engineering, market operations, transmission and distribution operations, power system operations training, GIS, and scheduling and interchange, ensuring 24/7 safe, reliable, compliant, and operationally excellent performance.
Compensation
Minimum Pay Rate: $223,995.20
Maximum Pay Rate: $311,937.60
Responsibilities
Manages, organizes, oversees, and coordinates a united approach to the operations and functions of Real-Time Engineering, EIM Operations, Transmission and Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Operations, Power System Operations Training, and Scheduling & Interchange.
Promotes the safety of SMUD employees, contractor staff, and customers through adherence to established SMUD policies and goals.
Manages, oversees, supports, and coordinates reporting managers in Integrated Grid Operations with other SMUD departments and external entities.
Management responsibility for Geographical Information System unit to ensure accurate and timely updates of the grid.
Employs prudent utility practices and provides leadership to interpret, implement and comply with all mandated NERC and WECC Reliability Standards, regulatory requirements, and policies.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline from an accredited college or university
Leading and coordinating the development activities associated with transmission line and substation capital construction projects for assigned territories in Georgia.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate development activities associated with transmission line and substation capital construction projects
Manage the scoping process, conceptual design activities, preliminary outage planning, and initial budget approval request
Monitor project progress, schedules, and budgets
Oversee the project change management process
Conduct post project reviews and share lessons learned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology preferred
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