DERMS Engineer

Job#: 3020412

Job Description:

Apex Systems is actively hiring for a DERMS Engineer role with a Fortune 500 Utilities and Renewable Energy Client!

This position is an in-office role based in Richmond, VA. Remote candidates will be considered, if you can travel into the office 1-2 times a month

**For immediate consideration, please send your most up-to-date resume in a Word Document to: Alex at *

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking to fill this position at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

This role will be responsible for the implementation of efforts related to deploying a Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS). This role will also support demonstration of grid operations with high levels of distributed energy resources (DERs) as part of the Grid Integration & Demonstration of Flexible Energy Resources project. This role will focus on engineering support for successful implementation of the DERMS project, design and development of new grid control paradigms that leverage the DERMS capability, and development of new capabilities in the distribution control centers for leveraging customer load flexibility. Activities will focus on engagement with internal and external stakeholders, gathering and shaping business requirements, and establishing a roadmap for implementation and seeing projects through to successful completion.

This position will support operationalizing a Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) platform thereby enabling DERMS to support distribution grid operations for improved reliability and flexibility. During the operationalization phase, this role will work closely with the distribution grid operators at the Regional Operations Centers (ROCs) to embed DERMS functionalities within their work processes. This role would also require grid analysis of different DERMS control strategies, configure parameters for virtual power plants (VPPs), and identify and implement novel DER grid integration techniques. During the deployment phase, this role will focus on developing, implementing, and testing interfaces for integrating DERMS with systems like the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), Geographical Information System (GIS), etc.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience:

Candidates should have a strong electrical engineering background, preferably in electric power systems such as engineering experience working in the Electric Utility Industry in Transmission and Distribution System Operations, Substation Engineering, or DER operations. Other engineering backgrounds may be considered if presented in combination with a strong electric power background. The candidate should possess strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices that will enable the successful candidate to progress in an engineering career series.

• Engineer II: 3+ years of significant directly related experience (3+ years of research engineering work experience on directly related projects for the electric utility industry. Work on such projects may be accomplished as part of an Engineering PhD program on its own or in combination with additional research engineering work experience on directly related projects for the electric utility industry)
• Engineer III: 5+ years of significant directly related experience (5+ years of research engineering work experience on directly related projects for the electric utility industry. Work on such projects may be accomplished as part of an Engineering PhD program on its own or in combination with additional research engineering work experience on directly related projects for the electric utility industry)

Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with implementing, operating, managing and/or supporting an advanced distribution management system (ADMS), distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) and their integrations
• Demonstrated understanding of the suite of software applications used by the grid operators
• Advanced knowledge and experience with advanced grid control algorithms/techniques including artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), data analytics, microgrids, digital twin modeling, and managing grid with high levels of renewable energy
• (Preferred) Demonstrated experience in power system modeling and knowledge with use of distribution power system analysis and power flow software such as CYME, Synergi Electric, OpenDSS, etc.
• (Preferred) Firm understanding of distribution systems and challenges with integrating DER systems
• Self-motivated Engineer who can work cooperatively in a team environment, but is comfortable independently seeking knowledge and information

REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:

For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:

• Possess a 4-year engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering program based on the year that the engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
• Possess a 4-year engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country's accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or
• Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and a post-graduate Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same Engineering discipline is ABET-accredited based on the year the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
• Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

• Experience in IT/system integration
• Experience working across different business and IT teams within Dominion Energy including teams that support platforms/products like ADMS, GIS, etc.
• Prior experience in both team and process management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, resolution management, and team building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify and assess risks and opportunities.

Education Requirements

• Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of the preferred level of education: Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Preferred Discipline(s): Electrical Engineering with a focus on electric power systems

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

• Office Work Environment 76 -100%
• Travel Up to 25%

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.