Junior Solution Specialist, DERMS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance to utility customers regarding the effects of distributed energy resources on distribution systems.

• Offer solutions for the management and planning of increased distributed energy resources.

• Collaborate with Solution Architects to develop solution architecture based on customer requirements and capabilities.

• Establish success criteria and create solution diagrams.

• Implement Opus One solutions within client environments for project applications and DER planning scenarios.

• Define project goals, objectives, requirements, and technical functionalities.

• Design, diagram, and document solutions tailored to customer requirements and use cases.

• Conduct client workshops to address both functional and non-functional requirements.

• Document specific customer solution requirements, acceptance criteria, and essential features.

• Define processes for user acceptance testing, including test cases and progress metrics.

• Standardize internal and external processes, expectations, and deliverables across projects in collaboration with Project Managers.

• Develop business cases and product requirements based on customer procedures and policies.

• Enhance the solution consulting and delivery practice alongside the Solutions team.

• Create user acceptance documentation and training materials utilizing internal software demonstrations.

• Provide training to utility customers and end users on GridOS.

• Identify risks associated with project delivery and recommend strategies for mitigation.

• Assist sales initiatives with technical demonstrations and identification of potential upselling opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, with a focus on power systems, or equivalent experience.

• Experience in automating processes and utilizing or developing scripting solutions.

• Understanding of emerging energy trends and their implications for utilities in DER management, distribution planning, IT, SCADA, and asset management.

• Strong proficiency in Excel analysis, PowerPoint, and Visio.

• Proven ability to meet project deadlines while maintaining a strong focus on quality.

• Strong collaboration skills.

• Capable of analyzing approaches and processes, and configuring solutions to meet customer needs.

• Proficient in analyzing complex problems and determining appropriate specifics.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to articulate complex technical subjects to diverse audiences.

• A curious mindset with a commitment to lifelong learning.

• Customer-centric approach with the ability to craft detailed user stories.

• Enthusiasm for new tools and technologies and a quick aptitude for learning software.

• Preferred: Experience with VBA or Python scripting.

• Preferred: Master's degree.

• Preferred: Familiarity with cloud-based solutions and their deployment.

• Preferred: Experience in utility integration such as SCADA, ADMS, OT, or OMS.

• Preferred: Familiarity with power system analysis software including OpenDSS, CYME, PowerFactory, or Synergi.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for a bonus: 10% AIP.

• Position available remotely.

• Relocation assistance is not offered.