UtilityInnovation Group (UIG) is hiring a Grid Monitoring Specialist to support our GridSure Command Center. The GridSure Command Center is a remote microgrid monitoring and dispatch center that supports utilities, data centers, and large energy users worldwide.
Based at our global headquarters in Raleigh, NC, this role collaborates closely with Operations and Engineering teams to maintain and optimise real-time grid operations while coordinating with UIG International in Dublin, Ireland.
Whether you’re an early-career engineer eager to grow or an experienced professional ready to apply your expertise, you’ll find opportunities to learn, innovate, and make real-world impact in a collaborative, engineering-focused environment.
Role Requirements
Monitor and dispatch load management assets across UIG’s North American fleet
Coordinate with customers during events and alarm conditions
Support the integration of GridSure’s advanced control and analytics platform
Perform real-time fault analysis and triage of power system operations
Prepare for and manage disaster response events impacting energy assets
Support Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) and verify system integrity
Assist with programming, device configuration, and data integration
Collaborate with engineering teams to move equipment from concept to production
Maintain and improve overall Command Center operations and summarise performance data
Coordinate U.S. and EU asset management efforts with UIGI teams in Dublin
Required Qualifications
0-3 years of experience in electrical systems, system automation, or other relevant fields
Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, IT systems, and tools
Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
Availability to work at the Raleigh HQ as needed and travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
Experience in automation systems or SCADA integration
Familiarity with DEIF, Woodward, ComAp, or similar control platforms
Knowledge of industrial automation system platforms
Work Environment
Primarily in-office at UIG’s Raleigh headquarters, with occasional travel
Occasional after-hours support during operational events