Powergrid Expert

Position Description

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Job Title: Powergrid Expert

Position: Associate Consultant

Experience: 15 years

Category: Information Technology

Job location: Bangalore

Shift: General Shift

Position ID: J0626-2002

Work Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent

Qualification: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Strong understanding of power systems and grid operations

Resource Skills

• Knowledgeable about high and low voltage equipment in substations.
• Understand the operating principle of wind power generation and BESS energy storage systems.
• Grid Simulation expertise using ETAP, PSSE, PSCAD in Renewable energy domain
• Knowledge of voltage, frequency, reactive power and power factor control
• Familiarity with grid codes and compliance requirements
  
  

Resource Experience 10 – 15 Years

Job Description: Domain Expert – Power Grid, Power Systems & Renewable energy

Role Overview

Responsible for providing domain expertise in power grid, power systems & Renewable energy to support product development, validation, and operational activities. Work closely with Product, R&D, Engineering, and Delivery teams to ensure systems comply with grid requirements and function reliably in real world scenarios.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide domain expertise on power systems, grid operations, and electrical networks
• Support product and engineering teams with functional requirements and system behavior
• Support Product manager in designing and realizing new products as per regional Gridcode
• Validate system performance against grid code and compliance requirements
• Analyze power system data and identify operational or control issues
• Contribute to design and validation of SCADA, EMS, and PPC functionalities
• Assist in troubleshooting system issues related to grid behavior and control
• Collaborate with cross functional teams for successful system deployment
• Build and share Product and domain knowledge across teams as a subject matter expert (SME)
• Product Demonstration to End Customers
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of power systems and grid operations
• Knowledgeable about high and low voltage equipment in substations.
• Understand the operating principle of wind power generation and BESS energy storage systems.
• Grid Simulation expertise using ETAP, PSSE, PSCAD in Renewable energy domain
• Knowledge of voltage, frequency, reactive power and power factor control
• Familiarity with grid codes and compliance requirements
• Understanding of SCADA/EMS systems and power plant control
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination
  
  

Preferred

• Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems
• Experience in renewable energy (Wind, Solar, BESS)
• Experience working with utilities, substations, or grid operators
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and practical domain inputs to product and engineering teams
• Strong support in grid compliance and system validation
• Effective resolution of power system related issues
• Recognition as a trusted SME in power grid and system behavior
  
  

Working Conditions

• May require travel
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Hybrid office
  
  

Your future duties and responsibilities

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

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