Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMs) Expert, Grid OS

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the successful design, configuration, and delivery of Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) projects as part of the GridOS® platform. This role will focus on providing advisory and technical guidance across distributed energy integration workflows, onboarding strategies, and dispatch orchestration.
The SME will play a key role in supporting the DER Gateway component within GridOS—responsible for managing registration, control, and telemetry workflows between DERs, aggregators, and operational control systems. The role spans design collaboration, interface integration, standards alignment, and support across the full project lifecycle including SIT/UAT and go-live readiness.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

  Solution Advisory & Design Support 

• Provide subject matter expertise supporting DERMS architecture, control strategy, and operational workflows. 

• Guide stakeholders on defining network model structures and system configuration approaches. 

• Support solution reviews, design workshops, and alignment of business and technical requirements. 

 DER Gateway Integration & Operational Readiness 

• Support implementation teams with DER Gateway-related onboarding, control group configuration, and interface validation. 

• Advise on registration workflows and telemetry integration across in-band, out-of-band, and third-party systems. 

• Validate operational readiness across network model deployments, DER provisioning, and control execution. 

 Testing & Delivery Enablement 

• Contribute to test scenario development, test data preparation, and validation execution for end-to-end DERMS workflows. 

• Support SIT and UAT teams in resolving integration issues and verifying registration-to-dispatch outcomes. 

• Participate in readiness assessments, defect triage sessions, and test governance forums. 

Standards & Documentation Alignment 

• Promote alignment with energy industry standards including CSIP-AUS, IEEE 2030.5, and related compliance frameworks. 

• Review and contribute to technical documentation, configuration guides, and solution traceability artefacts. 

• Ensure clarity and completeness of design specifications and interface documentation. 

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Team Collaboration 

• Act as a liaison between GE Vernova engineering, customer teams, and delivery partners across all project phases. 

• Support customer workshops, technical working groups, and design reviews as the SME for DERMS delivery. 

• Provide knowledge transfer, post-deployment clarification, and continuous improvement input. 

Required Skills and Experience: 

To be successful for this role you would possess and/or demonstrate the following (but not limited to):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. Those with certifications in IEEE 2030.5 Training / Certification and/ or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900 or AZ-104) would be highly considered.
• To be considered for this role you would possess at least 10+ years experience working with or delivering projects for utilities, aggregators, or regulators (preferably in Australia or similar regulated market) of which 3+ years of hands-on experience with DERMS platforms (e.g. GridOS, ADMs AutoGrid, OSI, Schneider DERMS, mPrest, etc.) and ability to validate DER telemetry ingestion, dispatch schedules, and fallback/default logic
• Essential to this role is the ability to demonstrate experience integrating DERMS with Advance Distribution Management System (ADMS), SCADA or LDAP as well as familiarity with Azure, particularly Azure Landing Zones, AKS, and ExpressRoute
• Working knowledge of CSIP-AUS, IEEE 2030.5 as well as compliance in NEM, AEMO, or cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS) is essential for the success of the role.
• Those with experience in at least FAT, SAT, UAT, or performance testing of energy platforms would be advantageous

You bring: 

• Deep understanding of distributed energy integration, regulatory standards, and control system operations. 

• Strong communication and facilitation skills, able to collaborate across technical and business teams. 

• A problem-solving mindset with a commitment to delivery quality and customer value. 

• Ability to balance solution detail with enterprise context, ensuring traceability to outcomes. 

• Confidence working across multiple teams and shifting technical domains within GridOS programs. 

Nice to Have: 

• Familiarity with DERMS platforms, ADMS, SCADA, or energy control systems. 

• Experience with cloud-native tools, Kubernetes, or Azure environments. 

• Understanding of GridOS architecture, DER Gateway functionality, and data orchestration principles. 

• Exposure to CIM, IEC protocols, or other utility integration standards. 

• Experience with test tools, payload inspection (JSON/XML), and defect triage. 

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote – This is a remote position