Remote Electrical Grid Modernization Specialist

Placements24; Tulsa (OK); Ibrido; USD 140.000 - 200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement plan contributions

Home office stipend

Paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Electrical Grid Modernization Specialist to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on strategic planning, design, and implementation of advanced grid technologies to improve reliability, efficiency, and resilience.

You’ll work from a home office and collaborate with global teams to advance smart grid initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 8+ years in utility operations or grid planning, with

Competenze

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a Power Systems focus.
• 8+ years in electrical utilities, grid planning, or power systems engineering.
• Deep knowledge of smart grid tech and grid modernization.
• Proficiency with power system analysis tools (PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD).
• Experience with SCADA, substation automation, and comms networks.
• Strong remote collaboration and project leadership in distributed teams.

Mansioni

• Develop strategic plans for grid modernization projects.
• Analyze grid gaps to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Design and integrate smart grid tech (SCADA, AMI, PMU, ADMS).
• Assess renewable integration for stability and compliance.
• Conduct power flow, fault, and stability studies.

Conoscenze

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Remote collaboration

Distributed team experience

Formazione

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering - Power Systems

Strumenti

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

SCADA

PMU/AMI integration

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is a globally recognized leader in energy infrastructure and is looking for an experienced Remote Electrical Grid Modernization Specialist to join their forward-thinking, fully remote team. This critical role will focus on the strategic planning, design, and implementation of advanced technologies aimed at modernizing electrical grids. You will be instrumental in enhancing grid reliability, efficiency, and resilience, incorporating smart grid solutions, renewable energy integration, and advanced control systems. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of energy distribution from the comfort of your home office. The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical expertise in power systems engineering, coupled with a strong understanding of smart grid technologies and grid modernization initiatives. Your work will directly impact the stability and sustainability of energy networks. This role is entirely remote, demanding strong self-discipline and excellent virtual collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for electrical grid modernization projects.
• Analyze existing grid infrastructure and identify areas for upgrade and optimization, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and capacity.
• Design and integrate smart grid technologies, including SCADA systems, AMI, phasor measurement units (PMUs), and advanced distribution management systems (ADMS).
• Evaluate and recommend solutions for renewable energy integration into the grid, ensuring stability and compliance.
• Perform power flow studies, fault analysis, and transient stability simulations to assess grid performance and security.
• Collaborate remotely with internal engineering teams, project managers, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop technical specifications, tender documents, and evaluation criteria for grid modernization equipment and services.
• Stay abreast of emerging grid technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff in a virtual environment.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in electrical utility operations, grid planning, or power systems engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of smart grid technologies, distributed generation, and grid modernization principles.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software (e.g., PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD).
• Experience with SCADA systems, substation automation, and communication networks.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects in a remote setting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective virtual collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.
• Understanding of South African electrical grid standards and regulations is beneficial.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote annual salary of R .
• Annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement annuity contributions.
• Home office stipend and professional development allowance.
• Opportunity to work on transformative grid modernization projects.
• Significant autonomy and flexibility in a fully remote role.
• Access to advanced simulation tools and resources.
• Collaborative and innovative remote work culture.
• Generous paid time off.