EMS/SCADA Database Engineer / Analyst

- Entry Level

Phoenix, AZ

Utilities

About the position

Are you ready to drive innovation and ensure the reliability of critical energy systems? Join our Transmission Network team as an IT Solutions Engineer/Analyst, where you'll play a key role in building SCADA models for the APS EMS (Energy Management System), supporting the integration of new resources into AGC (Automatic Generation Control) and helping ensure the safe reliable operation of the Arizona Transmission system.

Responsibilities

• Support and optimize SCADA models, EMS One-lines, AGC, and EMS sustainability projects.
• Provide support to the Energy Control Center and field personnel.
• Drive clean energy initiatives, including Ambient Adjusted Ratings (AAR) and renewable integration.
• Ensure system reliability and performance by troubleshooting software and infrastructure issues.
• Contribute to APS's 100% clean energy goal by 2050 and support new customer growth.
• Play a critical role in advancing automation and grid modernization projects.

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Two (2) years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience for EMS/SCADA Database Engineer / Analyst II.
• Five (5) years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience for EMS/SCADA Database Engineer / Analyst III.
• Requires basic technical subject matter knowledge within a job area or system for EMS/SCADA Database Engineer / Analyst II.
• Requires strong technical knowledge within a job area or system and basic knowledge across related technical areas for EMS/SCADA Database Engineer / Analyst III.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of multiple programming languages, database management systems and development platforms.
• Skills in understanding and explaining highly technical issues and solutions in non-technical terms.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and across organizations.
• Balancing and prioritizing between multiple work streams.
• Collaborating with colleagues and teams in different fields across a diverse organization.
• Solving advanced complex problems in own area of work.

Benefits

• Home based employees primarily work from their home offices and come into an APS facility on an as-needed basis.
• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.