Remote Grid Modernization Engineer - Smart Grids & DER

Placements24

United States

Remote

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Fully remote
Generous paid time off
Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Grid Modernization Engineer to join a fully remote team focused on modernizing the electricity grid. You will design strategies, evaluate smart grid tech, and drive DER integration, microgrid concepts, and AMI/ADMS deployments to improve reliability and efficiency across distributed assets.

The role requires a strong electrical engineering background, 6+ years in power systems, and familiarity with IEEE/IEC standards.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a Power Systems focus.
  • 6+ years of power systems engineering experience emphasizing grid modernization or smart grid tech.
  • Experience with DER integration, microgrids, or AMI/advanced metering Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop grid modernization strategies and roadmaps.
  • Evaluate and integrate smart grid technologies (SCADA, AMI, ADMS).
  • Analyze DER impact on grid stability.
  • Develop control strategies for microgrids and energy storage.
  • Perform feasibility studies and technical assessments for grid projects.
  • Collaborate with utility partners, technology providers and regulators.
  • Create technical specs and requirements for new grid tech.
  • Monitor grid performance data and identify improvement areas.
  • Stay updated on grid modernization trends and best practices.
  • Prepare technical reports and project documentation.

Skills

Power systems
Grid modernization
DER integration
Microgrids
AMI/ADMS familiarity
IEEE/IEC/DNP3
PSS/E/ETAP
Remote collaboration

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E
ETAP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Grid Modernization Engineer to join a fully remote team focused on modernizing the electricity grid. You will design strategies, evaluate smart grid tech, and drive DER integration, microgrid concepts, and AMI/ADMS deployments to improve reliability and efficiency across distributed assets.

The role requires a strong electrical engineering background, 6+ years in power systems, and familiarity with IEEE/IEC standards.

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