Lead the design, development, validation, and governance of the electrical network model supporting ADMS deployments
Collaborate with utility GIS teams, distribution engineers, control room operations, IT, and ADMS vendors
Ensure the network model accurately reflects real-world conditions, including: Substation impedance definitions
Three-phase phasing
SCADA telemetry mapping
GIS-to-ADMS transformation logic
Own and maintain model quality across the full project lifecycle, including: Initial model build
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
System Integration Testing (SIT)
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Cutover and go-live
Lead ADMS network model development and configuration
Define GIS-to-ADMS mapping rules and transformation logic
Establish and enforce data quality and validation processes
Develop and execute model test cases across all testing phases
Troubleshoot and resolve model issues impacting system performance
Support operational change management and staff training initiatives
Establish data standards and long-term network model governance frameworks
Define model maintenance workflows across GIS, SAP, and Aspen systems
Contribute to control room standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Provide thought leadership on: Network model governance best practices
Digital twin capabilities
Emerging modeling requirements within Grid Modernization
Drive continuous improvement in model accuracy, performance, and governance

5+ years experience in electric distribution engineering, GIS modeling, or ADMS configuration.
Direct experience with ADMS platforms (e.g., Schneider Electric, GE, Siemens, OSI, ABB).
Experience with Esri Utility Network or other utility GIS platforms.
Strong understanding of: Distribution system topology and protection schemes
Three-phase power flow fundamentals
Switching operations and control room workflows
SCADA telemetry integration
Experience performing load flow validation and model convergence testing.
Familiarity with CIM, MultiSpeak, and integration data models.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
Ability to manage complex data sets and resolve data integrity issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to explain complex modeling concepts to engineering and operations stakeholders.
Comfortable working in deadline-driven, high-visibility project environments.
Ability to work independently in ambiguous or evolving client environments.

Grid Modernization Specialist, Network Model Engineer

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