EMS (Energy Management Systems) Applications Engineer

MWResource, Inc.

11d•$67 - $77

About The Position

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

Requires minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Bachelor's Degree : Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Required)
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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