Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is currently looking for an Electrical Engineer with a MSEE, to fill a 3 year assignment in Birmingham, AL. 
  WORK ENVIRONMENT
  This position supports the Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC) within the client's Research & Development department. The SGVAC is an innovation center that facilitates the research, pre-operational development and assessment and demonstration of situational awareness technologies for Transmission and Distribution. Areas of focus include synchrophasor technology, next generation control center functionalities, cyber security testing, new visualization approaches, DERMS platform evaluation, data analytics as well as modeling and simulation including via a Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) with hardware-in-the-loop testing capability.
SUMMARY OF POSITION DUTIES
  This position provides support to the Grid Operations and Planning Research area within the client's Research & Development. The engineer will support projects and in time lead efforts to deploy and evaluate the performance of emerging technologies in this arena. The position is primarily focused on tools to support grid operations with an emphasis on power system analysis, power system modeling and simulation, “big data” analytics, and visualization. However, the work may involve projects in other areas of the power system, including integrating Distribution Management Systems (DMS) and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS). Knowledge of databases, data structures, computer networking is desirable as well as an aptitude to apply engineering analysis to solve problems.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE) required Proficiency in power system modeling and simulation (RTDS, PSCAD, PSS/E or ETAP) required. Specialization in Power Systems desired Training in/experience with computer programming (Python, C#, SQL) desired Training in/experience with data science desired
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  Develop research plan to evaluate new technology Manage multiple tasks at one time Provide documentation of study assumptions and methods used to arrive at results Provide informative reports and presentations on projects Some overnight travel may be required but this is not extensive.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Must demonstrate good communication skills, both internal and external to the company Must have excellent organizational skills Must possess analytical skills as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Must work well in a team environment Must have the ability to manage your own work schedule and work with limited direction Must have strong initiative – a self-starter Must be great at problem solving Work Location/Arrangement Primary work location is in downtown Birmingham, AL. Candidate will work in a hybrid work arrangement reporting in-person/in-office at least 3 days per week (12 days a month).
This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   #D650