DBA - PowerDB Administrator

Shermco Industries, Inc.•Irving, TX

1d•$120,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a PowerDB Administrator & DBA to manage, optimize, and scale our electrical asset data ecosystem, with a primary focus on PowerDB and supporting database platforms. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity, availability, and usability of electrical system data used for engineering studies, maintenance, compliance, and field operations. This position bridges electrical engineering operations and enterprise data management, enabling accurate system modeling, reporting, and analytics across substations, switchgear, and distribution systems.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in database administration (SQL Server or equivalent)
Hands-on experience with PowerDB, EasyPower, ETAP, or other electrical modeling databases
Strong understanding of electrical power systems (industrial, utility, or field services)
Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and database performance tuning
Proficiency in SQL, scripting (PowerShell/Python), and data integration tools
Experience in electrical engineering services, field testing, or asset management environments
Familiarity with arc flash, coordination, and short circuit study data structures
Experience integrating with ERP (Business Central), CRM (Salesforce), or EAM systems
Knowledge of data governance frameworks and regulatory/compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Azure data services, cloud databases, or AI/analytics platforms

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain PowerDB environments supporting electrical system modeling and studies
Manage data structures, libraries, and standards for equipment (breakers, transformers, relays, cables, etc.)
Ensure accuracy and completeness of one-line diagrams, asset metadata, and study data
Support engineering teams with data setup for arc flash, coordination, and short circuit studies
Establish governance for data entry, updates, and validation workflows
Manage and optimize SQL Server (or equivalent) databases supporting PowerDB and related systems
Design, implement, and maintain data models, schemas, and indexing strategies
Monitor database performance, tuning queries and resolving bottlenecks
Ensure backup, recovery, and high availability strategies are in place
Support integrations with systems such as ERP (Business Central), CRM (Salesforce), and field platforms
Develop and enforce data standards for electrical equipment and system attributes
Perform data audits and cleansing activities to ensure accuracy and consistency
Implement validation rules to reduce errors from field and engineering inputs
Maintain version control and change tracking for critical system data
Build and maintain integrations between PowerDB and other enterprise systems
Develop automation scripts, ETL pipelines, and APIs to streamline data flow
Support digital initiatives such as AI-driven insights, predictive maintenance, and reporting automation
Enable reporting and analytics by ensuring clean, structured, and accessible data
Partner with BI teams to support Power BI dashboards and operational reporting
Provide datasets for compliance, audits, and customer deliverables