Subject Matter Expert Energy Power Systems

Eiris Innovations; Kalyani Nagar; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Eiris Innovations is seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert with deep energy utilities expertise to guide our product development and address industry challenges.

The ideal candidate will lead on transmission planning, power system studies, and DER integration, working with tools like ETAP, PSSE, PSCAD, and MATLAB. You will liaise with utilities, regulators, and industry groups to translate client feedback into practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (advanced degree preferred).
• 7–12 years of hands-on utilities sector experience focusing on transmission planning, power system studies, or DER integration.
• Hands-on design, modelling, simulation and analysis of electrical networks using ETAP, PSSE, PSSSINCAL, DigSilent, MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD.
• Deep understanding of Distribution System Analysis, Transmission & Distribution Planning, Interconnection Studies, Load Flow and Contingency Analysis, Renewable Integration.
• Knowledge of US ISOs (MISO, PJM, WECC, SPP, ERCOT) or Indian NLDC/RLDC/SLDC operations is a plus.
• Strong understanding of SCADA, GIS, smart grids, energy management systems and regulatory standards (NERC, FERC).
• Familiarity with CIM and IEC exchange protocols (IEC61968/IEC61970).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of presenting to clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as go-to utilities expert on regulatory requirements and technical standards.
• Provide strategic advisory insights to influence product development and direction.
• Lead discussions on emerging technologies and automation in utilities (renewable integration, IoT, AI analytics).
• Act as liaison with utility stakeholders, regulators, and industry associations.
• Gather client feedback to drive product enhancements and alignment with needs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems knowledge

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Technical presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

PSSE

PSSSINCAL

DigSilent Powerfactory

MATLAB Simulink

PSCAD

CIM/IEC61968/IEC61970

Job description

Subject Matter Expert Energy (Power Systems)

We are seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert with a strong background and hands-on experience in the energy utilities sector. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic advisor and play acritical role in guiding our product development team toward delivering impactful solutions. This role involves collaborating with our product development team to identify and address inefficiencies, obstacles, and challenges within the utilities industry and to help device practical solutions to overcome them.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to expert on utilities, offering in-depth knowledge on operational practices, industry trends, regulatory requirements, and technical standards (e.g., NERC, FERC).
• Act as a strategic advisor, providing expert insights into sector-specific challenges and recommendations that influence product development and direction.
• Provide leadership on emerging technologies innovations and automation within the utilities sector, such as renewable integration, interconnection studies, IoT, or AI-driven analytics.
• Act as the primary liaison between the organization and external utility stakeholders, including utility companies, regulatory bodies, and industry associations.
• Gather feedback and insights directly from utility clients to drive product enhancements and alignment with customer needs.

Experience

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
• 7-12 years of hands-on experience in the utilities sector, with a focus on transmission planning, power system simulations, or DER integration.
• Hands-on experience in design, modelling, simulation and analysis of Electrical Networks using industry-standard tools like ETAP, PSSE, PSSSINCAL, DigSilent Powerfactory, MATLAB Simulink(Power System studies) and PSCAD.
• Deep understanding of the working of utilities sector including Distribution System Analysis, Strategic Analysis, Transmission and Distribution Planning, Proposal Preparation, Interconnection Studies, Load Flow and Contingency Analysis, Reliability Analysis, Generation Curtailment Studies, Renewable Integration.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with US Independent System Operators (MISO, PJM, WECC, SPP, and ERCOT) or Indian NLDC(National Load Despatch Centre), RLDCs(Regional Load
• Despatch Centre) & SLDCs(State Load Despatch Centre) market operations, criteria, and planning methodologies would be a big advantage.
• Strong understanding of utility technologies such as SCADA systems, GIS, smart grids, energy management systems and regulatory standards (e.g., NERC, FERC).
• Strong understanding of data exchange protocols like CIM, IEC61968, IEC61970, etc. for electrical systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to effectively collaborate with industry experts & cross-functional teams.
• Excellent technical presentation skills, with an ability to articulate effectively to potential & existing clients.

Who should apply?

This role is well-suited for individuals with a strong background in utilities who want to leverage their expertise to guide product development, strategy, and compliance while staying at the forefront of industry innovations.