Principal I

SDG&E•San Diego, CA

About The Position

SDG&E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people – bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community. We call Southern California our home. It’s where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That’s why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that’s why every day, SDG&E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We’re redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution. It takes the best to build the best – join us! Career Level: P3 Primary Purpose: Designs and optimizes architecture components for energy management systems, ensuring seamless integration of applications and real-time data to enhance grid performance and compliance with operational standards.

Requirements

Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Typically requires 5 years of related experience.
Power System Operations and Control - Understanding of transmission, generation, and distribution systems, including load flow, contingency analysis, and voltage control principles.
Energy Management System Applications - Knowledge of core EMS functions such as state estimation, automatic generation control, and network modeling.
System Integration Standards - Familiarity with protocols and standards like IEC 61850, ICCP (Inter-Control Center Protocol), and cybersecurity frameworks for utility systems.
Enterprise Architecture Principles - Understanding of architecture frameworks, scalability, interoperability, and alignment with organizational standards.
Regulatory and Compliance Requirements - Awareness of industry standards such as NERC reliability requirements and cybersecurity mandates for critical infrastructure.
System Design and Specification Development - Ability to create detailed architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and integration plans for EMS components.
Real-Time Data Integration - Skill in configuring telemetry systems and integrating operational data for monitoring and control functions.
Performance Analysis and Optimization - Proficiency in using simulation tools and analytics to evaluate system performance and recommend improvements.
Problem Solving in Complex Technical Environments - Ability to troubleshoot integration issues across applications, databases, and network systems under time-sensitive conditions.
Collaboration and Communication - Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, explain technical concepts clearly, and influence decisions related to architecture design and implementation.

Responsibilities

Designs architecture components for energy management systems to optimize grid reliability and operational efficiency.
Develops detailed software design specifications for applications such as load forecasting and voltage control.
Evaluates compatibility of hardware, databases, and applications to ensure seamless integration.
Implements real-time data acquisition from supervisory control systems for performance monitoring.
Collaborates with operations and planning teams to align architecture with regulatory and reliability standards.
Troubleshoots complex integration issues involving network communication and data synchronization.
Researches emerging technologies such as advanced analytics and distributed energy resource integration.
Provides technical guidance to junior engineers on architecture development and configuration practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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