Ingeniero/a de Confiabilidad de Sistemas de Energía Distribuida

Placements24; Mérida; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development & training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Distributed Energy Systems Reliability Engineer to join a fully remote team in Mexico. You will develop reliability strategies for solar, battery storage, and microgrids, analyze performance data, perform RCAs, and implement predictive maintenance to maximise uptime.

Ideal candidates hold a master's degree in power-related engineering, have 5+ years in reliability or power systems, and are proficient with DER monitoring tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with power systems/reliability focus.
• 5+ years in reliability engineering, power systems analysis, or related DER field.
• Experience with reliability methodologies (FMEA/FTA).

Responsibilities

• Develop reliability standards and best practices for distributed energy systems (DERs).
• Analyze performance data from solar PV, BESS, and microgrids to identify failure modes and trends.
• Conduct RCAs and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop predictive maintenance models to prevent equipment failures.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to embed reliability in design and deployment.
• Monitor MTBF, MTTR, availability, and report system health to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation on reliability and maintenance procedures.
• Participate in commissioning and testing of new DER installations to meet reliability requirements.
• Contribute to software tools and dashboards for DER reliability management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Spanish communication

English communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (power systems/reliability)

Tools

Performance monitoring platforms

DER simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic innovator in the Energía sector, is seeking a highly skilled Distributed Energy Systems Reliability Engineer to join our fully remote team. This critical role focuses on ensuring the optimal performance, stability, and uptime of our distributed energy resources, including solar installations, battery storage systems, and microgrids. You will be responsible for developing and implementing reliability strategies, analyzing system performance data, and proactively addressing potential issues to maintain seamless energy delivery. This position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in Mexico , contributing to the advancement of modern energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability standards and best practices for distributed energy systems (DERs).
• Analyze performance data from solar PV systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and microgrids to identify failure modes and degradation trends.
• Conduct root cause analyses (RCAs) for system failures and performance issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop predictive maintenance models and strategies to anticipate and prevent equipment failures.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to integrate reliability considerations into system design and deployment.
• Monitor key reliability metrics (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, availability) and report on system health to stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in distributed energy and grid reliability.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to system reliability and maintenance procedures.
• Participate in the commissioning and testing of new DER installations to ensure they meet reliability requirements.
• Contribute to the development of software tools and dashboards for monitoring and managing DER reliability.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with a specialization in power systems or reliability engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in reliability engineering, power systems analysis, or a related discipline, with a focus on distributed energy resources.
• Proven experience with reliability analysis methodologies (e.g., FMEA, FTA).
• Strong understanding of solar PV technology, battery storage systems, and microgrid architectures.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, and experience with performance monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge of electrical system design, protection, and control principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish.
• Fluency in English is a significant asset.
• Ability to work effectively independently and manage multiple projects in a remote environment.
• Experience with simulation tools for power systems or reliability analysis is a plus.
• Understanding of grid interconnection standards and regulations is beneficial.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development and training, and a retirement savings plan. You will have the flexibility to work from any location in Mexico and be part of a cutting-edge team transforming the Energía landscape. Join us in building a more reliable and sustainable energy future.