Electricity Distribution Grids and Metering Expert [PR0001D]
Core
Assess, improve, monitor, and support the performance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distribution Management System (DMS), Outage Management System (OMS), and Distribution Control Center (DCC) systems for an electricity grid improvement project in Côte d'Ivoire.
Role type
Senior IC electrical distribution grid and metering expert (contract contingent)
Builds
Technical assistance deliverables, loss reduction strategies, implementation plans, and capacity building training for the Host Country's electricity grid.
Domain
Energy sector, international development, smart grid operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical or electromechanical engineering, smart grid operations, SCADA/DMS/OMS/DCC systems, electricity demand management, energy efficiency, international development consulting, project preparation, benchmarking best practices, loss reduction strategy development, implementation planning, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building training, U.S. citizenship
Preferred skills
Experience working in developing countries, experience in international development or social change, prior completion of comparable studies
Technologies
SCADA, DMS, OMS, DCC, smart meters, renewable energy resources
Responsibilities
Assess and improve the performance of DSCADA, DMS, OMS, and DCC systems; prepare training documents and operating instructions for new smart grid technologies; interface with technologists and engineers to provide recommendations; develop a full Loss Reduction Strategy and implementation plan; conduct analysis of the Host Country electricity system; support the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Energy in improving the electricity grid.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC