Energy Management Systems Engineer

SRP • Scottsdale, AZ

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The successful candidate will possess critical and creative thinking that will help advance SRP'S corporate strategy of supporting economic growth while protecting system reliability and affordability through the delivery of unique and timely strategic insights into one of the most highly visible systems in SRP - the Energy Management System (EMS). The EMS is the system that allows power dispatchers to monitor and control SRP generation, transmission, and distribution systems as well as exchange reliability information with other utilities in the Western Interconnection. Duties will include periodic call-out support, EMS maintenance to reflect growth of systems, ICCP administration, building program interfaces, creating complex algorithms and maintenance scripts, and interfacing with customers. Position prefers, but does not require, knowledge and experience supporting an EMS, SCADA (in the scope of an EMS), control algorithms, and electrical network modeling. Understanding of power operations and telemetry technology is of benefit. Experience with OSI AspenTech DGM Monarch system is preferred but not required. Familiarity with Unix/Linux systems is desired.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience actively engaged in engineering practice.
• Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work of the nature defined for the job of Senior Engineer.
• MS SQL Server.
• C or C++ Programming.
• C# Programming.
• XML.
• Windows and Linux scripting.
• Perl.
• Python.
• Strong programming documentation skills.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience supporting an EMS, SCADA (in the scope of an EMS), control algorithms, and electrical network modeling.
• Understanding of power operations and telemetry technology.
• Experience with OSI AspenTech DGM Monarch system.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify trends and root causes of issues, determine solutions, and make recommendations for management consideration.
• Coordinate work with other departments.
• Act as a primary liaison to client organizations for specific projects.
• Administer and review work performed by consultants and technicians.
• Occasional contact with vendors of software, equipment, or services.
• Occasional travel to industry functions and other SRP facilities.
• Ability to work effectively using the services of various organizational groups within SRP.
• Depending on assignment, frequent requirement to work with confidential information.
• Understand and follow the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Participation in 24/7 call-out rotation.
• Responsible for project budgets and schedules.
• Occasional contacts with customers and outside agencies.
• Contacts with suppliers of equipment and services.
• Occasional travel to suppliers facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities.
• Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP.
• Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.).

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior