Senior Technical Expert (Grid Integration) Specialist for the SURE Project Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Egypt (Job ID 44787)

Description

Tetra Tech is powering a just energy transition for all. We are Leading with Science® to advance the clean energy projects and policies the world needs to achieve climate and decarbonization goals. We help create sustainable utilities and modern power grids. We promote equality and inclusivity in the global energy sector. We work with governments, policy planners, investors, power project developers, and international development agencies to increase energy access, strengthen energy security, and power economies. 

Through the Scaling Up Renewable Energy (SURE) program, USAID and Tetra Tech help partner countries power economies, meet international climate commitments, and strengthen energy security via private investment in, and competitive procurement of, clean electricity. USAID is supporting the Government of Egypt in the Nexus for Water, Food, and Energy (NWFE) Energy Pillar (N-EP). The one-to-two-year Bridge Support for the USAID Energy Activity will advance technical assistance needs in areas identified in the USAID energy assessment, build relationships in the energy sector and pilot first technical assistance activities. Activities could range from advancing grid modernization and flexibility for the integration of renewable energy (RE) and other advanced technologies, support the development of open, transparent, procurement of renewable energy and markets, advance planning for the adoption of RE and advanced energy technologies to support the deployment of demand-side solutions and distributed energy resources.

Tetra Tech is seeking a short-term Senior Technical Expert (Grid Integration) Specialist to support the implementation of this new USAID activity. The Senior Technical Expert (Grid Integration) Specialist must have the ability to legally work in Egypt. The role is an independent consultant role which can be either full- or part-time, and hiring is contingent upon USAID approval. Tetra Tech values a diverse workplace and strives to achieve gender equality. Qualified women and men are strongly encouraged to apply.

Senior Technical Expert Specialist will:

• Work with Egyptian electricity transmission and distribution companies on planning, modeling, and analysis related to expanding and modernizing the electricity grid
• Provide technical assistance, training, pilots and potentially study tours to U.S. utilities and independent system operators (ISOs) on topics ranging from grid integration of renewables and smart metering to energy storage.
• Support system operators to introduce new methods of controlling and operating the grid such as generation forecasting and/or pilot technologies related to visibility and control, flexibility, storage, and transmission and distribution management.
• Conduct analysis, modeling, plant testing, and pilots to determine flexibility potentials in the Egyptian power system that can help to accommodate deployment of large amounts of variable renewable energy
• Manage work done by subcontractors with relation to the aforementioned topics
• Act, in a proactive manner, to find opportunities that meet USAID's and the host government's expectations
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to travel in-country

Minimum qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) in electrical engineering or related field
• At least 8 years of recent experience working in the energy sector, including in the electricity sector and at least 5 years in Egypt
• Profound experience with and understanding of planning, modeling, analyzing and operating electricity transmission and distribution systems including renewable energy grid integration
• Experience designing and implementing work plans for energy projects, including managing teams, carrying out field work, producing written deliverables, and managing stakeholders
• Technical knowledge about Egypt's electricity systems and command of Egypt's electricity legal and regulatory framework
• Prior working relationships with Egypt's main government energy institutions and private sector energy companies
• Strong project management and coordination skills
• Fluent in oral and written English communication

Valued qualifications

• Fluent in Arabic communication
• Familiarity of similar donor programs
• Experience communicating technical content to a broad audience.

Please note that this call for a Senior Technical Expert (Grid Integration)Specialist is an ongoing expression of interest and not a direct employment opportunity.  A Senior Technical Expert (Grid Integration) Specialist will be engaged as short-term, specialized needs arise.  

About Tetra Tech:

 Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

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