[Hiring] EMS Applications Engineer @MWResource, Inc.

Role Description

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)

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Required).
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Preferred).
• Combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required.

Requirements

• Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and company’s 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.
• Works under the direction of a senior level engineer or supervisor/manager to complete departmental goals and assignments.
• Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures.
• Assists in the proactive enhancements, improvements and issue remediation for OTS and Real Time Power System Applications.
• Coordinates 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 procedures.
• Designs and Tests Energy and Market Management System and Interfaces and Web & Client/Server applications changes.
• Verifies and supports Energy and Market Management applications during Energy and Market Management System site failovers.
• Validates Energy and Market Management applications during any server/system/database upgrades and patching.
• Supports the execution of EMS Disaster Recovery Drills and Company EMS business continuity procedures.
• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs EMS and OTS applications and interfaces, and escalates as appropriate.
• May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts.
• Acts as a consultant, representative and subject matter expert in project and activities that affect the EMS and OTS environments and applications as appropriate.
• Participates in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and provide application support.
• Represents the GMS Grid Engineering Team at interdepartmental and Stakeholder meetings.
• May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts.
• Works independently on assignments and projects.
• Participates in multifunctional teams to perform studies.
• Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies.
• Participates with other Company departments to select and implement system changes as needed.
• Serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the department.
• Makes independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex application scenarios.
• Works on the most complex application issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Works with database administrators and infrastructure teams on complex Energy Management System application issues triggered from server/network/storage/database components.
• Tests Non-Functional requirements of Energy Management System application changes and coordinates with database/infrastructure teams to perform the tests.
• Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with other internal departments.
• Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager.
• Demonstrates skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs.
• Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices.

Benefits

• Base pay range for this role is $67.25 - $77.25 per Hour.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.