EMS Modeler

Job Description

We are looking for an EMS Modeler to perform job responsibilities within the Energy Management System (EMS) and Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) Support Department maintaining 3 primary applications (SCADA, Network, and Advanced Applications). This position will be a full-time, fully remote, long term contract opportunity.



What You'll Do

• Work within an IT support team to ensure world class EMS and ADMS systems for use by multiple operating companies
• Build user interfaces that are used for real-time systems
• Perform daily engineering and design activities at various technology layers primarily focused on: SCADA database modeling - Creating and maintaining SCADA electrical models to represent multiple operating companies, Network modeling, and Display generation/changes
• Maintain ICCP tags/Object IDs, data parameters, and mapping to the relevant SCADA or Network Applications
• Manage ICCP permissions/access for transmission and generation companies to telemetry as needed for new equipment, retired equipment, or other changes
• Work with external companies to test data points
• Use a staging/QA system to thoroughly verify the accuracy, quality and reliability of the data before progressing to production environments
• Propose and implement methods or processes to drive higher quality control of SCADA/Network modeling
• This position may, after sufficient training and time, include the request to take reasonable 24x7 on-call shifts to support EMS Support's mission-critical business

What You'll Need

Required

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Power Engineering, Computer Science, similar engineering degree, or equivalent work experience
• Strong experience in EMS SCADA and Network Modeling such as SCADA point mapping and upkeep, ratings updates, display drawing/changes
• Experience in managing and prioritizing incoming requests and outgoing work for improvement, additions, or corrections to the EMS/ADMS
• Strong experience with real-time systems, real-time architectures, and databases including modeling and revising data through software applications (GE e-terra source preferred)
• Working knowledge of databases and real-time system applications for critical systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to facilitate customer support
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to determine or anticipate customer needs and respond positively
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to both learn and take direction from team leads and/or senior leadership
• Self-motivated and determined when interactive guidance is not available
• Pride in work and willingness to learn to be valuable for the team, even when not seen
• Ability to work independently
• Problem solving aptitude

Preferred

• Understanding of Agile based approach to software development (SCRUM experience a plus)

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard and monitor