Distribution Reliability Engineer

Description

• Design and document recloser placements, tie configurations, and control upgrades.
• Assist with verification for breaker relay changes and protection updates.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, and field personnel to ensure constructability and adherence to DACR technical specifications.
• Engineering & Design Develop and review DACR Phase 3 models, scopes, and device spreadsheets per standards. Create CYMDIST base cases and self-contained scheme models for distribution automation.
• Perform CYMTCC coordination and arc-flash studies following Overcurrent Protection Guidelines.
• Support communication integration for telemetered reclosers, including radio and antenna upgrades.
• Support data governance and document storage in Smartsheet, STORMS, and the ADS SharePoint repositories.
• Develop and maintain block diagrams, settings spreadsheets, and load limit analyses.
• QA/QC & Integration Execute QA/QC reviews using the DACR Engineering Checklist, verifying milestones at 50%, 70%, and final design completion.
• Automation & Protection Configure and validate protection settings for Smart Switches, G&W Vipers, S&C Tripsavers, SEL Relays/Controls, and other automated devices.

Requirements

• Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary
• PE or EIT certification preferred (or eligible within 12 months).
• 3–6 years of utility or EPC experience in distribution automation, protection, or reliability engineering.
• Strong understanding of protective device coordination, relay settings, and feeder automation logic.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Software Proficiency Modeling & Analysis: CYMDIST, CYMTCC, ASPEN OneLiner, PI Vision, Voyager, S&C Tripsaver
• QA/QC experience with Smartsheet, STORMS, or related document control systems.
• Familiarity with distribution design standards and CYME/ASPEN workflows.
• Automation & Reporting: Excel (advanced), SharePoint
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Understanding of communication system integration (TCOMM, MRO).
• Experience with distribution constructability and engineering best practices.
• Software QA/QC & Data Systems: Smartsheet, STORMS, EEMS, ADS Repository, DAE Database, Central Station, CRM, TLMR
• GIS & Design Tools: Atlas, GridzlyBear, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Revu Bluebeam, Electric Office

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation benefits
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Medical, dental & vision

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance