Associate Engineer A, Performance & Operational Engineering

About the role

Under general supervision of a Senior Engineer or Senior Analyst in Performance and Operational Engineering, performs electrical analysis work in the reliability support discipline. Works with Field Operations, Electrical Engineering, and the Control Center to perform electric delivery system analysis and engineering studies to review and determine system performance and trends, and recommend proactive solutions to improve system performance. Attends and represents the Company at industry meetings and provides system reliability analysis and reports.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive work ethic in support of corporate values and mission, committed to environmental excellence and safety in the workplace.
• Provides support to Engineers and Senior Engineers in performing analyses and other studies in electric reliability.
• Reviews all incoming outage data on a daily basis with general guidance to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Updates the outage historical database and ensures its integrity.
• Collaborates with Engineers and Senior Engineers to find solutions for customers with frequent outages.
• Assists Engineers in circuit patrols to identify reliability issues.
• Collaborates with Engineers and Senior Engineers to review required regulatory reporting.
• Represents the Department at internal reliability meetings and the Company at industry and regulatory meetings.
• Participates in the preparation and development of procedures and provides clear, well-organized documentation.
• Monitors and reports on the Company's electric service reliability performance metrics.
• Participates in the Company's emergency management processes and storm plans as required.
• Provides electric system delivery analysis and engineering studies for Distribution Engineering, Electric Operations, and the Control Center.
• Keeps informed of industry developments in electric reliability.
• Performs other related duties or assignments as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of total work experience, including 1 year of applicable engineering work.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and flexible to handle multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers, support staff, and various levels of management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people both inside and outside the Company.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Windows environments (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Strong analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative, creative, and able to coordinate with other departments.
• Familiarity with applicable State and Federal regulations is preferred.
• Ability to apply good individual judgment, initiative, creativity, and decision-making in handling assignments is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.

Additional Information

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within the Company service territory as needed.