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ESPO Corporation · 2 days ago

Grid Systems Consultant

Kansas City, MO

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

ESPO Corporation is seeking a Grid Systems Consultant to support electric utility clients with comprehensive grid management systems consulting services. The role involves collaborating with teams to modernize operations, enhance reliability, and implement advanced grid technologies, ensuring successful project execution and client satisfaction.

Human ResourcesIT ManagementRecruitingStaffing Agency

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Support the delivery and implementation of SCADA, EMS, OMS, DMS, ADMS, and DERMS solutions under the direction of senior team members, contributing to client modernization and operations improvement efforts

Assist in commissioning, testing, and deployment activities for grid management systems, following established processes and industry best practices

Contribute to troubleshooting, field support, and project coordination activities aimed at optimizing and maintaining advanced grid systems and applications (e.g., FLISR, VVO, DER integration)

Participate in requirements gathering, data analysis, and business process documentation to inform the design and configuration of client solutions

Collaborate on project planning, budgeting, and execution tasks—supporting the development of detailed project plans, tracking milestones, and preparing documentation for status updates

Contribute to analysis, design, build, configuration, and testing activities across project lifecycles, including defect triage and deployment support

Assist with project management activities such as scheduling, communication, and task tracking using methodologies like Waterfall or Agile, as directed

Prepare and maintain quality deliverables, technical documentation, and client presentations, ensuring alignment with project goals and company standards

Support the facilitation of workshops, meetings, and training sessions with clients and project stakeholders

Aid in the development and implementation of change management and business process design activities, incorporating feedback from stakeholders to address operational needs

Assist with software selection activities, including requirements definition, RFP development, vendor evaluation, and solution demonstrations

Help to ensure compliance with company safety protocols and site policies

Contribute to operational support and post-deployment activities, including training, documentation updates, and ongoing client assistance

Foster teamwork and maintain effective communication with internal teams, clients, and vendors

Perform other duties as assigned to support project delivery, team objectives, and client success

Qualification

Grid management technologiesElectric Utility IndustrySCADAProject management methodologiesAspenTech monarch platformAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited program and min 8 years of relevant experience is required

Minimum 8 years working in the Electric Utility Industry or equivalent

Strong ability to influence or lead project execution

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with leading-edge applications (s), operations technology, and solutions utilizing various industry standard tools

Experience with a variety of project execution methodologies, including but not limited to Waterfall and Agile

Preferred

Experience with electric utility clients implementing and integrating operational systems such as OMS, DMS, ADMS, AMI, Distribution Automation, and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) is preferred

Experience with the AspenTech monarch platform