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The Engineer II – Distribution Automation Support is an experienced professional with knowledge of and some experience in own engineering discipline with a focus on design work in the utility workspace. Under moderate supervision, conducts the following:  Designs, develops, tests, implements and supports DMS/DA/DSCADA systems and applications to extend the functionality of these systems to improve operational efficiency.  Provides system administration of DA/DSCADA applications and assists with the integration with other applications.  Analyzes and provides support for reliability initiatives.  Provides assistance to the DOC and field personnel as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Develops, tests, and implements applications to extend functionality of the ADMS, DA and DSCADA systems to improve operational efficiency.
• Documents systems and processes as needed.
• Promptly identifies and analyzes failures and mis-operations of ADMS, DA and DSCADA equipment and/or schemes.
• Responsible for daily monitoring and administration of systems such as AMDS, DA and DSCADA.
• Provides assistance to the DOC and all field personnel as needed and provides training efforts on applications and systems.
• Works with Dist. Operations and ESM personnel to quickly and accurately resolve issues.
• Provides technical and operational support for these applications and assure that KPIs are met.
• Maintains sufficient knowledge of systems supported by the Distribution Automation Group to be an asset in all areas
• Effective in the design and operations of one or more of the systems supported by the Distribution Automation Group
• Assures that supported system(s) operate at peak performance through daily monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum
• 3-5+ years of related experience
• Step progression levels based on skill proficiency and scope of job.
• Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry
• Strong knowledge of leading practices for their practice area
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
• Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner
• Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data

Licenses and Certifications

• FE Certification

Key Competencies

BEHAVIORAL

• Building Partnerships
• Leading Teams
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Courage
• Building Self-Insight
• Driving for Results
• Energizing the Organization
• Driving Execution
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Driving Innovation
• Planning and Organizing
• Safety
• Establishing Strategic Direction

TECHNICAL                                                                                

• Analytical skills
• Compliance
• Engineering design
• Engineering implementation
• Engineering specification
• Engineering technical operations support
• Engineering technology
• Engineering testing 

 May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.