EMS (Energy Management Systems) Applications Engineer

Provides support for Energy Management Systems (EMS) power systems applications portfolio such as Power Flow, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Load Frequency Control, Dynamic Stability Analysis, Load Forecasting, Operator Training Simulator (OTS) etc. Actively involved in the design, development, testing, validation and implementation of modifications and enhancements to EMS applications. This position will report to the Supervisor/Manager of Grid & Market Solutions (GMS) Applications Engineering - Grid.
Requirements
JOB DUTIES

Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and company’s culture.

Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects.

May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower level workers.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

Works under the direction of a senior level engineer or supervisor/manager to complete departmental goals and assignments

Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures

Assists in the proactive enhancements, improvements and issue remediation for OTS and Real Time Power System Applications which includes State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, and Dispatcher Load Flow, Load Forecast, Load Frequency Control for both Energy Management System (EMS) and Real Time Nodal (RTN) Market
Coordinate application set up and testing with/for Market Participants as appropriate

Performs model load testing in Energy and Market Management System on a periodic basis and updates the model data in real-time based on the procedures

Design and Test Energy and Market Management System and Interfaces and Web & Client/Server applications changes

Verify and support Energy and Market Management applications during Energy and Market Management System site failovers

Validate Energy and Market Management applications during any server/system/database upgrades and patching

Supports the execution of EMS Disaster Recovery Drills and Company EMS business continuity procedures

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair EMS and OTS applications and interfaces, and escalate as appropriate

May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts

Act as a consultant, representative and subject matter expert in project and activities that affect the EMS and OTS environments and applications as appropriate

Participates in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and provide application support

Represents the GMS Grid Engineering Team at interdepartmental and Stakeholder meetings

Provides on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts

May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts

Works independently on assignments and projects

Participates in multifunctional teams to perform studies

Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies

Participates with other Company departments to select and implement system changes as needed

Serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the department

Makes independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex application scenarios

Works on the most complex application issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors

Works with database administrators and infrastructure teams on complex Energy Management System application issues triggered from server/network/storage/database components

Tests Non-Functional requirements of Energy Management System application changes and coordinates with database/infrastructure teams to performs the tests

Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with other internal departments

Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager

Demonstrates skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs

Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices

EXPERIENCE
Requires minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree : Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Required)

Master's Degree : Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Preferred)

or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

Benefits
The base pay range for this role is $67.25 - $77.25 per Hour.

MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.
MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.
Originally posted on Himalayas