Grid Monitoring Specialist (Entry Level)

You will collaborate with the US-based NOC team to monitor and manage distributed energy resources (DERs), microgrids, and utility-scale energy systems across Europe and North America. You will help ensure 24/7 monitoring, rapid incident response, and seamless system operation for our global customer base. Additionally, the candidate will support the day-to-day project management across other business initiatives.

• Scheduled “On Call” support for emergency response.
• Disaster Event Response: Prepare for and manage assets during disaster events.
• Occasional after-hours or overtime support during events.
• Dispatch & Monitoring: Remotely monitor and dispatch load management assets, monitor in real time, and ensure timely execution.
• Global Coordination: Align with the US NOC team to maintain consistent global standards and response coverage.
• System Optimization: Analyze and summarize operational data to improve GridSure performance and reliability
• Quality Assurance: Perform QA reviews for new and existing GridSure deployments.
• Integration & Testing: Support device configuration, integration of communication protocols, and FAT/SAT testing.
• Operational Support: Maintain situational awareness of system health.
• Technical Support: Provide internal and external device support as needed to ensure a stable, responsive system. Escalate and coordinate complex issues with senior engineers or external vendors, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication.

This position offers hands-on exposure to real-world power systems, data acquisition, and automation controls – ideal for an early-career college graduate eager to develop technical depth and expertise in a fast-growing industry.

UIGI is seeking a motivated and technically capable Grid Monitoring Specialist to join the GridSure operations team and 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.

• Proven experience with IT systems and too
• Basic understanding of networking protocols, computer hardware and systems, along with experience in industrial network deployment
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Exposure to automation or SCADA systems
• 0-3 years experience in the electrical system, system automation, or other relevant fields
• Knowledge of industrial automation system platforms
• Ability to effectively communicate issues and resolutions to customers
• Comfortable with ambiguous setting and a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with DEIF, Woodward, ComAp, or similar platforms
• Ability to collaborate across teams and effectively communicate technical concepts.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with remote teams
• Willingness to travel up to 20% annually.
• Bachelor or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering or related technical field.
• Ability to work from Dublin office 5 days a week
• Occasional travel may be required to other office locations and site visits such as manufacturing facilities, project construction sites, live industrial process facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Dynamic, expanding team with significant opportunities for career progression, international travel, and personal development.
• Regular performance and development reviews
• Competitive salary with pension, bonus and health insurance contributions
• Support towards Professional Certifications