Remote Grid Modernization Engineer — Smart Grid Innovator

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Grid Modernization Engineer for a fully remote role based in the United States. The position focuses on smart grid technologies, AMI integration, and DER planning to enhance grid resilience and efficiency.

You will collaborate with IT, operations, and regulatory teams to deploy modernization initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards while delivering reliable energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field.
• 5–8 years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, AMI, DER integrations and grid analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement grid modernization strategies leveraging smart grid tech.
• Analyze grid performance data to identify improvements and solutions.
• Design and integrate AMI and distribution automation systems.
• Assess DER impacts on grid stability and integration plans.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, and regulatory teams on modernization.

Skills

SCADA systems

AMI

DER integration

grid analytics

power system modeling

data analysis

cybersecurity considerations

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Power system modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Grid Modernization Engineer for a fully remote role based in the United States. The position focuses on smart grid technologies, AMI integration, and DER planning to enhance grid resilience and efficiency.

You will collaborate with IT, operations, and regulatory teams to deploy modernization initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards while delivering reliable energy infrastructure.