Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a 36-month contract position in Birmingham, AL. This role involves a hybrid work arrangement, requiring at least 3 days per week in the office. The position supports the Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC) within the client's Research & Development department, focusing on situational awareness technologies for Transmission and Distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Grid Operations and Planning Research area.
• Deploy and evaluate the performance of emerging technologies.
• Focus on tools for grid operations, including power system analysis, modeling, simulation (digital twins), "big data" analytics, and visualization.
• Projects may extend to other power system areas.
• Develop research plans for new technology evaluation.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Document study assumptions and methodologies.
• Provide reports and presentations on projects.
• Some overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 0-6 years of related experience.
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE) required.
• Proficiency in power system modeling and simulation (RTDS, PSCAD, or PSS/E) is mandatory.
• Specialization in Power Systems is desired.
• Experience with computer programming (Python, C#, SQL) and data science is a plus.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently with limited direction.
• Team player with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Arrangement

• Location: Birmingham, AL
• Type: Contract
• Duration: 36 Months
• Schedule: Hybrid (minimum 3 days/week in-office)
• Pay: $45-$55 per hour