Remote Electrical Systems Engineer - Smart Grid

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Home office setup stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Systems Engineer with a strong background in smart grid technologies. You will design and analyze electrical systems enabling DER integration, AMI, and grid automation from a distributed, fully remote team.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years in power systems with smart grid expertise. Excellent communication and the ability to work independently in a remote environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in power systems engineering with smart grid focus.
• Strong understanding of grid operations, protection and communications.
• Proficiency with power system simulation software.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical system architectures for smart grid applications (SCADA, AMI, DER).
• Perform power system analyses: load flow, fault studies, stability.
• Evaluate technologies and equipment for grid automation.
• Collaborate with project managers and partners to integrate systems.
• Develop technical documentation and proposals for smart grid initiatives.
• Keep abreast of trends in electrical utilities and smart grids.

Skills

Power systems

Smart grid

Remote collaboration

Grid operations

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

6+ years power systems engineering

Tools

Power system simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a skilled Remote Electrical Systems Engineer with expertise in Smart Grid technologies to join their distributed team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from any location while contributing to the advancement of modern energy infrastructure. You will be involved in the design, analysis, and implementation of sophisticated electrical systems that support the integration of distributed energy resources, advanced metering, and grid automation. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive engineer to shape the future of energy networks from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical system architectures for smart grid applications, including SCADA, AMI, and DER integration.
• Perform power system analysis, including load flow, fault studies, and stability assessments relevant to grid modernization.
• Specify and evaluate new technologies and equipment for grid automation and control.
• Collaborate virtually with project managers, system operators, and technology partners to ensure seamless integration.
• Develop technical documentation, reports, and proposals for smart grid initiatives.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the electrical utility and smart grid sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in power systems engineering, with a specialization in smart grid technologies.
• Strong understanding of grid operations, protection systems, and communication networks.
• Proficiency with power system simulation software.
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based rewards.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive remote work culture.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge smart grid projects on a global scale.