Provides support for Energy Management Systems (EMS) power systems applications portfolio such as Power Flow, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Load Frequency Control, Dynamic Stability Analysis, Load Forecasting, Operator Training Simulator (OTS) etc. Actively involved in the design, development, testing, validation and implementation of modifications and enhancements to EMS applications. This position will report to the Supervisor / Manager of Grid & Market Solutions (GMS) Applications Engineering - Grid.
JOB DUTIES
- Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and culture.
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
- Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects.
- May respond to inquiries and / or provide assistance and / or guidance to lower level workers.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
Works under the direction of a senior level engineer or supervisor / manager to complete departmental goals and assignmentsPerforms all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and proceduresMember of the 24 / 7 EMMS Production support on call team and supports, troubleshoot EMMS applications and system on call issuesAssists in the proactive enhancements, improvements and issue remediation for OTS and Real Time Power System Applications which includes State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, and Dispatcher Load Flow, Load Forecast, Load Frequency Control for both Energy Management System (EMS) and Real Time Nodal (RTN) MarketCoordinate application set up and testing with / for Market Participants as appropriate
Performs model load testing in Energy and Market Management System on a periodic basis and updates the model data in real-time based on the proceduresDesign and Test Energy and Market Management System and Interfaces and Web & Client / Server applications changesVerify and support Energy and Market Management applications during Energy and Market Management System site failoversValidate Energy and Market Management applications during any server / system / database upgrades and patchingSupports the execution of EMMS Disaster Recovery Drills and EMMS business continuity proceduresMaintain, troubleshoot and repair EMMS and OTS applications and interfaces, and escalate as appropriateMay provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers / analystsAct as a consultant, representative and subject matter expert in project and activities that affect the EMMS and OTS environments and applications as appropriateParticipates in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and provide application supportRepresents the EMMS Production Support Team at interdepartmental and Stakeholder meetingsProvides on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers / analystsMay act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers / analystsWorks independently on assignments and projectsParticipates in multifunctional teams to perform studiesAssists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental / organizational efficienciesParticipates with other departments to select and implement system changes as neededServes as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the departmentMakes independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex application scenariosWorks on the most complex application issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factorsWorks with database administrators and infrastructure teams on complex Energy and Market Management System application issues triggered from server / network / storage / database componentsTests Non-Functional requirements of Energy and Market Management System application changes and coordinates with database / infrastructure teams to performs the testsFosters and leverages strong working relationships with other internal departmentsLends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by managerDemonstrates skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programsMaintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practicesEXPERIENCE
Requires minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirementsEDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree : Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Required)Master's Degree : Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Preferred)or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required