Subject Matter Expert, Energy (Power Systems)

Augusta Infotech; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Infotech in Pune, India seeks an experienced Subject Matter Expert with deep hands-on utilities sector expertise to guide product development and address inefficiencies.

You will collaborate with product teams to model utilities operations, engage stakeholders, and lead innovations in automation, DER integration, and data standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 10–12 years hands-on experience in the utilities sector, focusing on transmission planning, power system simulations, or DER integration.
• Experience with design, modelling, simulation and analysis of Electrical Networks using ETAP, PSSE, PSS®SINCAL, DigSilent PowerFactory, MATLAB Simulink (Power System studies) and PSCAD.
• Deep understanding of Distribution System Analysis, Transmission and Distribution Planning, interconnection studies, load flow and contingency analysis, and Renewable integration.
• Familiarity with US ISOs (MISO, PJM, WECC, SPP, ERCOT) or Indian NLDC/RLDCs/SLDCs; knowledge of CIM, IEC61968/61970 would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to collaborate with industry experts and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to expert on utilities with knowledge of operational practices, trends, regulatory requirements, and technical standards (e.g., NERC, FERC).
• Act as a strategic advisor, offering insights into sector challenges and influence product development and direction.
• Provide leadership on emerging technologies and automation within utilities, including renewable integration and AI-driven analytics.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and external utility stakeholders.
• Gather feedback from utility clients to drive product enhancements and alignment with customer needs.

Skills

Utilities domain

Strategic advisory

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

PSSE

PSS® SINCAL

DigSilent PowerFactory

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

Job description

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.
• 10-12 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, PSS®SINCAL, 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.