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Immediate W2 contract position available in Birmingham, AL (Hybrid: 3 office, 2 remote). Estimated Duration: 3 years
Job Description / Desired Qualifications:
The Electrical Engineer 1 position requires 0-3 years of related experience. The Electrical Engineer 2 position requires 3-6 years of related experience and an accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. The Electrical Engineer 3 position requires 6-10 years of related experience.
Description of Work Environment:
This position supports the Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC) within the Research & Development department. The SGVAC is an innovation center that facilitates the research, pre-operational development, assessment and demonstration of situational awareness technologies for Transmission and Distribution. Areas of focus include synchrophasor technology, next control center functionalities, cyber security testing, new visualization approaches, DERMS platform evaluation, data analytics as well as modeling and simulation including via a Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) with hardware-in-the-loop testing capability.
Summary of Position Duties:
This position supports the Grid Operations and Planning Research area within the Research & Development department. The engineer will support projects and in time lead efforts to deploy and evaluate the performance of emerging technologies in this arena. The position is primarily focused on tools to support grid operations with an emphasis on power system analysis, power system modeling and simulation including digital twins, “big data” analytics, and visualization. However, the work may involve projects in other areas of the power system. Knowledge of databases, data structures, computer networking is desirable as well as an aptitude to apply engineering analysis to solve problems.
Education Requirements:
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE) required Proficiency in power system modeling and simulation (RTDS, PSCAD, or PSS/E) required. Specialization in Power Systems desired Training in/experience with computer programming (Python, C#, SQL) desired Training in/experience with data science desired
Job Responsibilities:
Develop research plan to evaluate new technology Manage multiple tasks at one time Provide documentation of study assumptions and methods used to arrive at results Provide informative reports and presentations on projects Some overnight travel may be required but this is not extensive.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must demonstrate good communication skills, both internal and external to the company Must have excellent organizational skills Must possess analytical skills as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Must work well in a team environment Must have the ability to manage your own work schedule and work with limited direction Must have strong initiative – a self-starter Must be great at problem solving
Work Location/Arrangement:
Primary work location is in Birmingham, AL. Candidate will work in a hybrid work arrangement reporting in-person/in-office at least 3 days per week (12 days a month).
Company DescriptionWe provide supplemental employees to the region's most sought after power projects. We credit our success to the commitment we show to our job applicants. E Group Recruiters are here to make sure your job search experience is the best it can be. Our recruiters are experts in knowing what the client manager is looking for in a resume, what bill rate the market will bear, and how to make your application stand out among the rest. Our personal touch continues even after we've found the perfect job for you. All full-time employees are eligible to pay for full health and retirement benefits including BC/BS health and dental insurance, life and insurances, and 401K with an immediately vested match is available. We have a dedicated team to guide you through these benefits.Company DescriptionWe provide supplemental employees to the region's most sought after power projects. We credit our success to the commitment we show to our job applicants. E Group Recruiters are here to make sure your job search experience is the best it can be. Our recruiters are experts in knowing what the client manager is looking for in a resume, what bill rate the market will bear, and how to make your application stand out among the rest. Our personal touch continues even after we've found the perfect job for you. All full-time employees are eligible to pay for full health and retirement benefits including BC/BS health and dental insurance, life and insurances, and 401K with an immediately vested match is available. We have a dedicated team to guide you through these benefits.
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Location:
Birmingham
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Engineering, Electrical

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