Derms SME

Job description

• 15+ years of experience in utility distribution operations, grid modernization, OT/IT architecture, energy transition, or digital transformation programs.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, integrating, or modernizing DERMS platforms within electricity distribution environments.
• Strong understanding of distributed energy operations including network hosting capacity, DER aggregation, demand response, flexibility services, and grid-edge orchestration.
• Experience with leading DERMS platforms such as GE GridOS DERMS, Schneider Electric DERMS, Siemens Grid Software, Oracle DERMS, AutoGrid, Smarter Grid Solutions, or equivalent technologies.
• Proven experience integrating DERMS with ADMS, SCADA, EMS, GIS, AMI, OMS, market systems, forecasting platforms, and enterprise applications.
• Ability to translate regulatory, operational, and technology drivers into executable DERMS strategies and transformation roadmaps.
• Experience in consulting, stakeholder advisory, presales support, solution architecture, and executive communication for complex utility programs.

Preferred Skills

• Deep knowledge of DERMS architectures, DER control frameworks, interoperability standards, and utility integration patterns.
• Understanding of DER communication protocols and standards such as IEEE 2030.5, OpenADR, IEC 61850, IEC CIM, DNP3, and MQTT.
• Experience with virtual power plants (VPPs), flexibility markets, transactive energy models, and distributed grid optimization use cases.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy integration, BESS, EV charging infrastructure, and microgrid control systems.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, enterprise data platforms, advanced forecasting, AI/ML, and digital grid technologies.
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity, critical infrastructure resilience, and operational risk management practices.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence business, operations, engineering, regulatory, and technology leadership</p