Principal Engineering System Analyst

Municipal Electric Authority of GA•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited supervision, oversees and performs activities related to the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of all primary hardware and software systems within Operational Technology (OT). These systems include the SCADA/Energy Management System (EMS), Relational Database, SEL TEAM/Blueframe systems, and MV90 Metering. Provides SCADA/EMS technical assistance/consulting to other departments within MEAG Power and to all of MEAG Power's forty-nine (49) Participants.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Technology/Systems, or a related field of study
Requires at least 10+ years of progressive experience in building, maintaining, and commissioning SCADA system displays and database points for an electric utility.
Experience working with a Relational Database to extract, transform, and manipulate large-scale time-series data from industrial data historians.
Demonstrated ability to design efficient queries, optimize performance, and integrate historian data into analytical workflows to support reporting, troubleshooting, and operational insights is highly valued.
Strong understanding of grid operations, real-time data monitoring, and energy market systems.
Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices (e.g., NERC, FERC, IEEE).
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for complex Energy Management Systems.

Nice To Haves

Working for an electric utility in one or more of the following areas is also preferred: SCADA, metering, computer systems design, Operations & Maintenance, application development, and/or Data historian administration.
Experience with SEL RTACs and the Sentient Energy applications are considered a plus.
A combination of education and demonstrated related work experience may be substituted for a college degree.

Responsibilities

Ensures the 24x7x365 availability of the SCADA/EMS system by monitoring the equipment and responding to and resolving problems.
Build and maintain electric utility SCADA/EMS displays and commission existing and/or new SCADA points (control, status, and analog) with substation field engineers using legacy technologies as well as new Smart Grid IED technologies. New IED technologies include commissioning substation points on SEL relays, SEL RTACs, SEL regulator panels, other SEL devices, Cooper regulator panels, and various Smart Grid meters such as Square D/Schneider meters.
Administers all SCADA/EMS databases and associated software. Ensures that the configuration for all EMS systems is accurate and current. Writes scripts to support the EMS system for data collection and reporting. Assists all users in data extraction and reporting of EMS information.
Gathers user requirements and support users of OT systems including SCADA/EMS, Data Historian, SEL Team/Blueframe Software, MV-90 Metering, and software/systems that help optimize O&M substation equipment efficiency across multiple equipment platforms. Works as a team member in developing and supporting applications that forecast power system usage, record historical trends, and aid in decision support.
Administrator of OT systems including SCADA/EMS, Relational Database, SEL TEAM/Blueframe, MV-90 Metering, and other software systems that help optimize O&M substation equipment efficiency across multiple equipment platforms. Works as a team member in developing and supporting applications that forecast power system usage, record historical trends, and aid in decision support.
Function as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in the following areas – SCADA/EMS database commissioning and management, MV90 Metering Hardware Support, SEL RTAC Configuration, Relational Database Administration, ITS Participant ICCP Data transfer, and SEL TEAM/Blueframe Data Access/Management including Protective Relaying Engineering Access. Serves as the primary point of technical escalation for complex SCADA/EMS issues and represents Operational Technology in cross-departmental and vendor technical discussions.
Mentors less advanced OT Engineering Systems Analysts while taking ownership of high-priority projects. Works directly with and/or leads less advanced OT Engineering Systems Analysts to work with application developers as necessary in IS/OT Department - to design and/or develop applications to support SCADA/EMS operations. This involves working collaboratively with application developers to gather, define requirements, and support users of Operational Technology systems including SCADA/EMS, Relational Database Management Systems, and MV-90 Metering.
Evaluates, recommends, and leads the adoption of new OT technologies and industry best practices to improve system performance, reliability, and cybersecurity posture, providing technical guidance to leadership on emerging Smart Grid and EMS solutions.
Ensures adherence to MEAG Power’s compliance program requirements and formal OT change-management processes for all SCADA/EMS system modifications.
Performs rotating on-call duties as necessary to support relevant systems and participation in emergency after-hours response scenarios, including but not limited to, manual load shed.
Perform other duties as assigned.