What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Distribution Automation Engineer position at Net2Source (N2S)?
Job Title: Distribution Automation Engineer
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)
Duration: 4 months contract with possible extensions
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Must Have:
- Power Distribution System
- SCADA Engineering
Nice To Have:
- Advance distribution management systems
- advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Capacitor and Recloser settings
- Project Management
- SynerGEE
Job Description:
We are seeking a Distribution Automation Engineer to support the deployment, integration, and optimization of automated distribution field devices and smart grid technologies. The role will focus on system studies, device settings development, field device integration, database updates, and technical support for advanced distribution management systems.
Responsibilities:
- Support automated field device deployment, including capacitor banks and protection devices.
- Develop device settings and perform distribution system studies.
- Support integration and testing of devices with Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS).
- Collaborate with engineering, design, operations, and field teams to resolve technical issues.
- Maintain device databases, documentation, and issue tracking.
- Provide technical support for distribution automation and advanced metering initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 2–3 years of experience in power distribution systems or utility engineering.
- Hands-on experience with Eaton Cooper capacitor bank controllers, SEL protection devices, and ADMS.
- Knowledge of distribution system modeling and utility operations.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Synergi or CYME.
- Knowledge of IVVO/FLISR applications.
- Programming skills in Python, C/C , or SQL.
Salary : $35 - $38