Technical Expertise in the World of Electrical Energy

Endrit Fiku, Director Of Electrical Standards, Distribution Control And Integration Engineering, National Grid, A British Multinational Electricity And Gas Utility Organization

Endrit Fiku is a seasoned leader with nearly two decades of experience in the electrical utility space. His expertise spans a range of disciplines, including grid automation and modernization, substation engineering and design, relay protection engineering resource planning, project management, operations, construction, commissioning and maintenance. Over the course of his career, he has displayed an impeccable commitment to delivering exceptional customer performance through problem-solving and team building.

Fiku holds a Master of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, which equipped him with a deep understanding of power systems, electrical circuits and emerging energy technologies. A Master’s degree in power systems management from Worcester Polytechnic Institute further strengthened his skills in grid reliability, system optimization and energy efficiency strategies. He began his career as an electrical engineer intern at New Energy Options, Inc.

Over the years, Fiku has held numerous key roles in engineering, project management and system integration across various organizations. Currently, he serves as the director of electrical standards, distribution control and integration engineering at National Grid. He leads a team of experts focused on advancing grid technologies. His work involves the design and implementation of cutting-edge technologies like distribution automation systems, Volt-Var optimization schemes and custom control logic development. He also oversees device integration, RTU programming, communication system optimization and advanced system configuration to maximize seamless integration of modern energy technologies into the existing grid.

Prior to this, Fiku played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s engineering methodologies and technical standards while acting as the manager of distribution control and integration and standards and work methods engineering. As the manager of substation construction, hoisting and rigging and material management, he undertook responsibilities that spanned substation construction, material inventory, emergency response coordination and infrastructure management.

By assuming the function of lead project manager, he also gained extensive experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, from budgeting and risk management to procurement and execution. In his earlier years, Fiku also worked at Black & Veatch as a project engineer, where he led multidisciplinary teams to design and execute complex distribution and transmission substation projects. His ability to manage global and local engineering teams contributed to successfully completing largescale infrastructure projects.

Throughout his career, Fiku has demonstrated his commitment to modernizing the world of power distribution systems by integrating automation technologies and leading engineering teams in operations. By portraying unassailable leadership skills, he continues to shape the energy sector’s technical standards, operational efficiencies and infrastructure resilience.