Power System Expert: Infrastructure

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Project Summary
Tetra Tech is providing energy expertise and related technical and material assistance to the Government of Ukraine. This project focuses on enhancing the resilience, reliability, affordability, and security of the electricity, natural gas, and district heating sectors. The scope of work includes addressing immediate challenges and physical damage to energy infrastructure, as well as preparing for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction and long-term energy security.

Position Summary
Tetra Tech seeks a
Power System
Expert—Infrastructure
to implement activities focused on power system recovery, operation, and development planning for Ukrainian transmission and distribution system operators (TSO and DSOs), generation companies, and other beneficiaries to enhance system performance, reliability, and resilience. The expert will also support the growth of sustainable distributed energy resources, including the integration of smart grid solutions. The position will report to the Deputy Electricity Lead—Infrastructure. This is a full-time position for Ukrainian citizens for the duration of the program ( until April 2029), to be based in the Kyiv office. Occasional travel around Ukraine may be required.

Position Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective coordination and cooperation with TSO, DSOs, power generation companies, alternative energy and energy storage operators, international donors, private sector partners, and academic institutions in relation to Ukrainian power system recovery and development
• Implement technical activities on electricity infrastructure recovery and development, and support modeling (technical and economic), analysis, and planning
• Lead development of the resource adequacy assessment as well as transmission and distribution network development plans; coordinate internal and external technical teams; review results and draft reports and presentations
• Collect input data and develop scenarios to support the technical and economic modeling teams in power system analysis and development planning
• Build capacity among the TSO and DSOs by providing expertise in network planning, operation, and integration of smart grid solutions, ensuring compliance with global standards
• Conduct technical studies to support the development of distributed energy resources, including renewables and microgrid implementation projects
• Help develop and evaluate technical designs, reports, and pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and review those prepared by subcontractors
• Provide technical input on the regulatory frameworks that govern grid operations and system planning
• Help assess needs for materials and power equipment to restore damaged power system infrastructure
• Monitor the implementation of technical projects and provide feedback to ensure alignment with project objectives and beneficiary expectations
• Provide inputs for the preparation of progress reports, presentations, and other documentation for stakeholders and project beneficiaries
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the successful implementation of the project

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, energy management, technical science, or other relevant field
• Minimum six years of relevant experience in the electric energy sector
• Strong knowledge of the electricity sector from generation to distribution, both technical and economic aspects
• Good understanding of the transmission and distribution grid codes
• Project management skills, including short- and long-term work planning and coordination of team members, external consultants, and subcontractors
• Ability to prepare high-quality technical reportsand presentations for diverse audiences;experience preparing pre- or feasibility studies will be an advantage
• Good writing and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information and deliver verbal and written messages effectively
• Fluency in Ukrainian and full proficiency in English
• Proficiency in the MS Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred But Not Required Qualifications

• Experience on donor-funded international projects or U.S. government-funded projects specializing in power system or electricity market development
• Experience with power system modeling software (DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PLEXOS, Dakar)
• Additional certifications or training in smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, or energy storage systems will be an advantage

Line Management Responsibility
: N/A

Physical Demands And Work Environment
This position will require regular attendance at the office in Kyiv and may entail occasional travel within Ukraine to interact with local stakeholders.

About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

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Additional Information

• Organization: 154 ESI