System Operations Consultant - Utilities

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TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

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Overview

TRC is looking for an experienced consultant to join our Digital Grid Solutions team in EMEA, being part of the Energy Control Systems (ECS) practice. This role focuses on SCADA/EMS, SCADA/ADMS, DERMS, ANM, DSA, WAMS/WAMPAC, forecasting, MMS, and other applications in the control center and closely linked to it. Work in the heart of the Control Room of the Future (CRoF) programmes at transmission and distribution system operators, to build a modern, modular and scalable system business architecture, business capabilities and decoupled business processes.

Experience/affinity with business architecture, business capabilities, cloud-native developments, modular system architecture, GE e-terra, Power On, GridOS, Hitachi Network Manager, OSI Monarch, Siemens Grid scale X, Spectrum Power, SE ADMS, AGMS, and other solutions in the control center.

Responsibilities

1. System operations
   1. Provide consultancy and subject-matter expertise to Transmission System Operators (TSOs) and Distribution System Operators (DSOs) on power system operations, operational processes, and control-room functions.
   2. Support the design, implementation, optimisation, and operation of SCADA/EMS/DMS and related operational technology platforms.
   3. Analyse and improve real-time system monitoring, situational awareness, alarm management, network visualisation, and operational decision-support capabilities.
   4. Support the development and implementation of Distribution System Management and DSO capabilities, including the transition from traditional DNO operating models toward active Distribution System Operator (DSO) functions.
   5. Provide expertise in Automatic Generation Control (AGC), Load Frequency Control (LFC), frequency regulation, balancing, and ancillary services.
   6. Support the specification, configuration, testing, and operational use of DSA (Dynamic Security Assessment) solutions, including contingency analysis, stability assessment, operational security monitoring, and decision support.
   7. Develop and optimise operational processes, procedures, business requirements, and control-room workflows for TSO and DSO environments.
   8. Support the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), renewable generation, demand response, energy storage, and flexibility services into system operation.
   9. Analyse requirements for TSO-DSO coordination, including exchange of operational information, network models, forecasts, constraints, flexibility, and real-time data.
   10. Support the development of operational use cases, functional requirements, system specifications, and solution architectures for EMS, DMS, ADMS, SCADA, DSA, LFC and related systems.
   11. Assess and improve the integration and interoperability of operational technology (OT), IT, and data platforms supporting system operations.
   12. Support real-time and near-real-time data quality, validation, and availability for operational applications and control-room decision-making.
   13. Contribute to the design and implementation of network security, operational limits, remedial actions, congestion management, and system restoration processes.
   14. Support the definition and validation of interfaces between control-room systems, including SCADA, EMS, DMS/ADMS, forecasting, market, flexibility, and network model management platforms.
   15. Conduct business process analysis, gap assessments, maturity assessments, and operational capability reviews for TSOs and DSOs.
   16. Support requirements engineering, vendor evaluation, solution design, testing, commissioning, and acceptance of system operation solutions.
   17. Develop and execute functional, integration, and operational test scenarios, including support for system upgrades and new functionality.
   18. Facilitate workshops with system operators, engineers, IT/OT specialists, vendors, and other stakeholders to translate operational requirements into implementable solutions.
   19. Prepare technical specifications, process documentation, operating procedures, architecture documentation, reports, and recommendations for system operations initiatives.
   20. Support change management and operating-model transformation associated with the evolution from conventional DNO operations to DSO-based active network management.
   21. Monitor developments in grid operation, automation, flexibility, DER integration, digitalisation, and TSO-DSO coordination, and assess their implications for clients.
   22. Provide expert advice on the future evolution of control-room and system-operation capabilities, including increased automation, advanced analytics, and decision-support technologies.
2. Client-facing
   1. Act as the project lead/member for nominated customer projects and/or programmes, engaging directly with business, IT and operations.
   2. Facilitate and/or lead SysOps and technical workshops
   3. Advise clients on solution options, trade-offs and migration paths, articulating business value, risk and cost implications in language suitable for both executives and technical teams.
3. Delivery engagement
   1. Being part of project delivery teams during the whole life cycle of a project. This can be as a representative of the customer or being part of the delivery team.
   2. Anticipate and manage functional, technical, and data risks such as data quality, business integration complexity, or performance.
   3. Ensure that project decisions, standards and deviations are clearly documented and communicated to all stakeholders.
4. Practice development & thought leadership
   1. Contribute to the development of TRC’s data management capabilities and functional knowhow in Energy Control Systems.
   2. Capture and share lessons learned, leading practices and reusable artefacts.
   3. Stay current with industry trends in smart grids, EMS/ADMS/DERMS, cloud, data and integration, and bring these insights into client conversations and propositions.

Qualifications

1. Typically, 3-6 years of experience in the energy and utilities sector, including significant time in SysOps for TSOs, DSOs, Generation and/or utility-focused consultancies. 
2. Proven experience with control centre solutions, standardisation and/or cleansing involving OT applications and network models.
3. Strong understanding of grid operations / system operations processes.
4. Practical knowledge of utility integration and data standards such as IEC 60870-5-104/101, ICCP, IEC 61850, OpenADR, IEEE 2030.5, Kafka, AMPQ/MQTT, CIM/CGMES, and their use in real projects/products.
5. Excellent communication and facilitation skills, to a variety of stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
6. Degree/HND in Electrical/Power Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline or relevant industry experience
7. Qualifications with PRINCE2, PMP, TOGAF, and/or vendor data management solutions is strongly preferred.

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Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

EEO Statement

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.