GMS Application Developer

TekWissen•Taylor, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

GMS Application Developer develops design and performs software development for suite of Electric Power Grid Applications. The suite includes Energy Management System (EMS) applications such as Topology Processor, Power Flows, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Load Frequency Control, Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS), ICCP, SCADA, CIM Importer, Interfaces and Dynamic Stability Analysis, Load & IRR Forecasting, PMU, Network Model Management system (NMMS) applications. Adhere to software development life cycle (SDLC) processes that includes performing testing and validation of Grid Applications and User Interface changes to deliver quality software to customers. This position will report to the Supervisor/Manager of Grid & Market Solutions (GMS) Technology Development – Grid team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Required)
Experience with programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, C++, Java, Perl and Python.
Experience with Oracle PL/SQL
Experience with Commercial Optimization Solvers: CPLEX/AMPL, Gurobi
Experience with CIM/XML model-based tools.
Experience with developing integration layers using Messaging Services: Tibco JMS, AMQ
Programming Languages/Packages/Scripting: C, C++, VisualC++, FORTRAN, Java, Perl, Python, PL/SQL, Shell Scripting
Web Application Servers: JBOSS, Tomcat
Message Queues: Tibco JMS, AMQ
Web Based Development – J2EE, Servlets, SOAP, Java Script, HTML/CSS, XML
Database: Oracle, SQLSERVER
Source Code Control Tools: Git, GitHub
Optimization Solvers: CPLEX/AMPL, Gurobi
Operating System: Windows, Linux, AIX
Level 1 Engineer - Less than 1 year related work experience in excess of degree requirements.
Level 2 Engineer - Requires minimum 2 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Level 3 Engineer - Requires minimum 3 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Senior Level Engineer - Requires minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Lead Level Engineer - Requires minimum 8 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Preferred)
Experience with one of the vendors (Hitachi Energy/ABB, GE, Siemens, Resource Innovations/Nexant, OSI Inc) Energy or Market Management Systems and applications preferred.
Power industry experience in grid and market arena preferably with software vendors or ISO/utilities.

Responsibilities

Develops design and performs software development for a suite of Electric Power Grid Applications, including EMS applications like Topology Processor, Power Flows, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Load Frequency Control, DTS, ICCP, SCADA, CIM Importer, Interfaces, Dynamic Stability Analysis, Load & IRR Forecasting, PMU, and NMMS applications.
Adheres to SDLC processes, including testing and validation of Grid Applications and User Interface changes.
Analyzes electric power grid operations and congestion management related requirements and designs/develops software solutions in core EMS applications.
Works closely with the Network Modeling team on CIM Model data modeling, designs CIM Importer Schema, and performs EMS CIM Importer software development.
Analyzes, troubleshoots, and identifies root causes of Voltage and Transient Stability Analysis (VSAT/TSAT) application issues, and works with Powertech to develop and deliver software solutions.
Designs and implements IRR (Wind/Solar) forecast requirements in Siemens WebSDK based forecast presentation platform.
Works closely with grid systems vendors, drives requirements and design discussions, and ensures quality software delivery by vendors.
Deploys, configures, integrates, and tests software releases from grid systems vendors in development environments.
Provides timely software solutions to address critical grid applications production issues on a 24x7 basis as a level 2 support team.
Works closely with GMS production support teams, Grid Operations & Training teams, and Network Modeling team to provide technical support on EMS, DTS, and NMMS applications.
Automates software development processes using CI/CD tools such as Bitbucket, Apache Maven/Jenkins.
Creates and gives presentations for training on GMS grid applications enhancements.
Represents GMS Technology Development department at interdepartmental meetings.
Assists in developing tools, processes, and procedures that improve grid applications software development and departmental/organizational efficiencies.
Designs and develops integration and data flows between EMS applications and downstream systems.
Analyzes, troubleshoots, identifies root cause of all grid applications, database, and system issues, and develops software solutions.
Maintains and supports grid systems in development environments.
Designs and develops grid applications optimization solvers CPLEX/AMPL models.
Works with vendors on grid applications and its interfaces improvements and proposes design changes.
Performs code reviews and approves code changes developed by other developers.
Automates grid applications and user interfaces unit and regression testing.
Provides advice and guidance to Client Grid and Market Operations regarding GMS grid applications, processes, and tools.
Works closely with the project management team to ensure successful delivery of grid applications enhancements and technology upgrade related projects.
Ensures GMS grid products and solutions comply with the organization's architectural standards.
Employs the full systems development life cycle in projects and work processes.
May provide on-the-job training or oversee the work of other developers.
Works with Market Participants, Client representatives, and vendors to drive and deliver solutions to meet the Client Electricity Market needs.
Represents Client at market participant meetings.
Organizes and coordinates the planning, design, and architecture phases of GMS grid applications software development and the integration of applications across the business.
Develops enterprise-level application and custom integration solutions.
Guides and advocates business and customer requirements for GMS grid applications and user interfaces.
Conducts all phases of product software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, test, and integration of products.
Creates and gives presentations for product solutions and training on GMS grid applications.
Gives advice and recommendations to management for the overall technical development goals of the GMS Technology Development team.
Assists in developing project delivery plans for various phases of grid applications related projects and ensures successful delivery of the projects.
Advises and guides several key groups in the company to ensure quality product delivery.
Serves as a Subject Matter Expert providing guidance to lower-level workers.
May schedule work, train, mentor, and/or coach other employees.
Conveys team goals effectively through strong written and verbal communication skills.
Works on moderately complex issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
Assists in the most difficult technical support problems of grid applications.
Develops and executes enterprise architecture strategy for GMS Technology development team initiatives.
Develops programming and development standards and procedures as well as programming architectures for code reuse.
Provides expert-level advice and guidance to grid operations and support teams regarding grid applications, processes, and tools.
Recommends new technology directions or options to grid applications software vendors.
Communicates technology design and any related issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
Responsible for mentoring senior developers on best practices in software development, object-oriented design, design patterns, and application frameworks.
Applies creativity, in-depth technical and theoretical knowledge, and experience in solving highly complex grid systems and interfaces architectural design problems.
Understands and maintains knowledge of Client Nodal Protocols, PUCT rulings, NERC Reliability Standards, CIP protocols and helps staff understand standards and protocols.
Researches and maintains knowledge of new emerging technologies, best practices in the electric utility industry, and new technology in the IT industry and provides direction to the team to adopt new technologies as required.