Engineer I – Operational Technology
Job Title:
Engineer I - Outage Management Systems (OMS)
Location: Jefferson, GA
Pay Range:
$98,953 - $100,000 annually
Work Hours: Full-Time
Type of Employment (Contract, Contract to Hire, Permanent Hire):
Permanent Hire
Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package
The Planet Group is currently seeking an Engineer I - Outage Management Systems (OMS) for a growing company in the electric utility industry. Qualified candidates must have experience supporting electrical distribution systems, outage management technologies, or related operational systems. Apply now for immediate consideration.
Job Description
Join a mission-driven utility organization where you'll play a key role in supporting reliable electric service and outage response operations. This position is responsible for administering, maintaining, and continuously improving critical outage management and distribution operations technologies that help ensure system reliability and rapid service restoration.
The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, and IT teams to support system integrations, troubleshoot application issues, and enhance operational performance. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure initiatives, storm restoration efforts, and advanced utility technology programs while developing expertise in modern distribution system operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Administer, configure, and maintain Outage Management System (OMS) applications and related operational technologies.
* Support outage prediction, restoration workflows, and system reliability initiatives.
* Monitor application performance and resolve data, system, and integration issues.
* Collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT teams to support connectivity with enterprise and field systems.
* Provide technical support during storm events and major outage restoration activities.
* Train and assist internal users on OMS functionality, best practices, and operational procedures.
* Support Distribution Management Systems (DMS) and other operational technology programs.
* Participate in infrastructure, asset management, and system improvement projects.
* Analyze distribution system performance and assist with engineering evaluations and recommendations.
* Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts across utility operations.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred.
* Minimum of one year of experience supporting electrical distribution systems, utility operations, OMS, SCADA, DMS, or similar technologies.
* Experience supporting outage restoration, switching operations, or real-time system monitoring.
* Understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including power systems, transformers, rotating equipment, and circuit analysis.
* Familiarity with electric distribution system operations, substations, feeders, switching devices, and system protection concepts preferred.
* Knowledge of outage management systems, restoration processes, and reliability principles preferred.
* Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, and technology teams.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills.
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
EEOC Compliance Statement
The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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