GMS Application Engineer Sr

$132,078 - $224,536/Yr

Ercot - Taylor, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Taylor, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow's energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We accept and celebrate those that join us and recognize that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. The GMS Application Engineer-Grid 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, and Operator Training Simulator (OTS). This position involves active participation in the design, development, testing, validation, and implementation of modifications and enhancements to EMS applications. The role requires a seasoned professional with an in-depth understanding of the area of specialization, capable of providing recommendations regarding issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices. The engineer will have wide latitude for decisions within assignments, programs, and projects, impacting generally limited to the project or department. The engineer will act as a resource to advise and may lead the work of lower-level professionals and support employees, representing the department on projects and potentially performing in a project leadership role. The position is structured into levels, with responsibilities increasing from Level 1, where the engineer works under the direction of a senior engineer, to Senior and Lead levels, where the engineer serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert and leads EMS portfolio projects from incubation to go-live. This role also includes being a member of the 24/7 EMS Applications Engineering support on-call team, troubleshooting EMS applications and system issues, coordinating application setup and testing with various stakeholders, and maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing EMS and OTS applications and interfaces. The engineer will also participate in multifunctional teams to perform studies and assist in developing tools, processes, and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Energy Management Systems (EMS) power systems applications portfolio.
• Actively involved in the design, development, testing, validation, and implementation of modifications and enhancements to EMS applications.
• Work under the direction of a senior level engineer or supervisor/manager to complete departmental goals and assignments.
• Perform all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures.
• Member of the 24/7 EMS Applications Engineering support on-call team and support, troubleshoot EMS applications and system on-call issues.
• Assist in proactive enhancements, improvements, and issue remediation.
• Coordinate application setup and testing with TDSPs, QSEs, LSEs, REs as appropriate.
• Perform EMS network model load testing on a periodic basis and update the model data in real-time based on established procedures.
• Design and test EMS interfaces and web & client/server applications changes.
• Verify and support EMS applications during system site failovers, server/system/database upgrades, and patching.
• Support the execution of Disaster Recovery Drills and business continuity procedures.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair EMS and OTS applications and interfaces, and escalate as appropriate.
• Provide on-the-job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts.
• Act as a consultant, representative, and subject matter expert in projects and activities that affect the EMS and OTS environments and applications as appropriate.
• Participate in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments, and provide application support.
• Represent the EMS Applications Engineering Team at interdepartmental and Stakeholder meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years job-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).
• Experience with GE or any EMS vendors suite of EMS applications.
• Experience with Data Historians such as OSIsoft PI.
• Experience with programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, C++, Java & Perl.
• Experience with PL/SQL.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with GE or any EMS vendors suite of EMS applications.
• Experience with Data Historians such as OSIsoft PI.
• Experience with programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, C++, Java & Perl.
• Experience with PL/SQL.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment both in and out of the office within the state of Texas, enhancing work-life balance.