American Electric Power · 2 days ago
DMS-EMS Engineer
New Albany, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$75K/yr - $151K/yrAmerican Electric Power is looking for an experienced engineer to help shape the future of Energy Delivery. The selected candidate will apply their distribution design and operations skills to develop and deploy an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) as part of AEP's vision for a sustainable future.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Work with various teams to gather requirements for the ADMS Load Flow engine
Build and verify load profiles for planning and operational use within the ADMS
Identify and resolve gaps in AEP data and processes which could hinder the accuracy of the ADMS Load Flow engine
Test the accuracy of the ADMS Load Flow engine, and document all bugs/defects
Work with the ADMS vendor and System Integrator to resolve bug/defects
Document and Train others in the configuration of the ADMS Load Flow engine
Over time, work with ADMS vendor to improve product accuracy and functionality
Closely collaborate with team members to implement and maintain advanced applications
Work with various teams to gather requirements for the ADMS DERMS Advanced Application
Maintain an updated operational model of all DERs within the DERMS application
Build and verify DER Production profiles for forecasting and operational use within the DERMS Application
Identify and resolve gaps in AEP data and processes with respect to DERs that could hinder the accuracy of the ADMS Load Flow engine, DER Forecasts, and DER Management
Assist testing the accuracy of the ADMS Load Flow engine with respect to DERs and document all bugs/defects
Work with the ADMS vendor and System Integrator to resolve bug/defects
Document and Train others in the configuration and maintenance of the DERMS Application
Over time, work with ADMS vendor to improve the DERMS product accuracy and functionality
Closely collaborate with team members to implement and maintain DERMS coordination with other existing ADMS advanced applications (VOO, FLISR, SCA)
Qualification
Required
A strong background in the design and operation of an electrical distribution system
An understanding of station layout, equipment and ratings
Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical subjects to senior management
Strong Analytical and Troubleshooting skills, with the ability to provide solution to identified issues; ability to think outside the box
Effective written skills with a focus on documentation
A degree in Electrical Engineering is required
Experience in Energy Management Systems, Distribution Management Systems, system reliability & grid operations, planning and modeling is a plus
Experience with Python, C++ and scripting languages is preferred
The engineer will be part of 24x7 On-Call support staff rotation in order to provide non-stop support to the System Control Center
Preferred
Knowledge of the various types of DERs, their characteristics, and how they impact the distribution system
Basic knowledge of the DER Interconnection process. Understanding of IEEE 1547-2018 and how it applies to the operations of DERs
Knowledge of Advanced Automation Applications: Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMs), Distance to Fault (DTF), Fault Location, Isolation, Service, and Restoration (FLISR), Distribution Automation Circuit Reconfiguration (DACR), Integrated Volt Var Conservation (IVVC) / Volt Var Optimization (VVO)
Experience with the following applications: OSI Monarch ADMS, OSI Integra DERMS, OSI Spectra ADMS, ASPEN, CYME, DGP, JIRA, EO, EEMS, POA
Experience as a planning or operations engineer
Understanding of IEEE 1815(DNP3), SunSpec Modbus, IEEE 2030.5(SEP2), and MESA standards
Understanding of distribution equipment ratings; Conductors, Regulators, Capacitors, Reclosers, switches
Knowledge of customer owned Distributed Generation
Knowledge of Energy Markets and FERC Order 2222
Experience supporting software applications
Project Management knowledge
Experience with Agile Workflow
Experience with Neural networks for DER forecasting
Benefits
A unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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