Power System Expert - Electricity Distribution Systems, Kyiv, Ukraine

Tetra Tech delivers solutions that help clients globally operate, invest, and compete in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. We provide front-end engineering and advisory services to businesses, utilities, governments, investors, and developers. Our capabilities span the energy value chain including utility management, power engineering and network planning, market frameworks and policy reform, on-grid and off-grid electrification, clean fuels deployment, financial due diligence and transaction support.

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 - Electricity Distribution Systems to support distribution systems planning and contribute to enhancing system performance, reliability, and resilience for Ukrainian distribution system operators (DSO). Reporting to the Deputy Electricity Lead – Infrastructure, the Expert will facilitate the growth of sustainable distributed energy resources, including renewables, and the integration of smart grid solutions. This position requires strong technical expertise in distribution system operation and development as well as modernization planning. This is a full-time fixed-term position until April 2029. The vacancy is opened to Ukrainian nationals and is based in the Kyiv office.

Position Responsibilities

• Enhance coordination and cooperation with DSOs, transmission system operator Ukrenergo, renewable energy and energy storage operators, international donors, private sector partners, and academic institutions on the recovery and development of the Ukrainian power system.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external technical teams to develop distribution network development plans for DSOs.
• Build DSOs' capacity in network planning, operation, and integration of smart grid solutions in compliance with global standards through training materials and workshops.
• Develop, together with the electricity team, projects on distributed energy resources and microgrid implementation, including collecting data, developing scenarios, and reviewing and presenting results.
• Coordinate work on renewable energy, energy storage, and demand response.
• Develop and evaluate technical designs, reports, and pre-feasibility and feasibility studies.
• As part of a team, develop and implement energy efficiency measures to reduce distribution system losses and improve performance.
• Evaluate the technical and economic impact of integrating renewables and energy storage systems into the grid.
• Assess the materials and power equipment required to restore damaged power system infrastructure; facilitate the preparation of detailed technical specifications to procure equipment and systems.
• Contribute to developing and deploying innovative technologies, such as digitalization and automation tools, to enhance grid reliability and resilience.
• Collaborate with international experts to benchmark Ukrainian distribution system practices against global standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of data for system modeling, scenario planning, and performance evaluation.
• Monitor pilot projects and provide feedback to meet project objectives and beneficiary expectations.
• Contribute to progress reports, presentations, and other documentation for stakeholders and beneficiaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

",