Senior EMS Power Systems Application Engineer

Were seeking a highly skilled Power Systems Application Engineer with strong expertise in Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Generation Control applications. This role involves hands-on technical ownership of real-time systems that ensure reliable efficient and secure power generation and transmission operations.

Youll work on industry-leading platforms such as GE PowerOn Reliance (XA21) AEMS/GDC or equivalent systems from Siemens OSI ABB Schneider and collaborate with global engineering teams to support maintain and optimize EMS functionality.

Key Responsibilities

Administer configure and optimize Energy Management Systems (EMS) applications and databases.

Perform corrective and preventive maintenance to restore or enhance system performance.

Conduct code reviews deployments testing and monitoring of fixes and patches in live customer environments.

Manage application configuration tuning and security patching of EMS systems.

Work with real-time power system applications such as AGC Load Forecasting Economic Dispatch Power Flow and State Estimation.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues involving communication protocols system logs and application behavior.

Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-reliability system solutions and support operational excellence.

Requirements

Must-Have Technical / Functional Skills

5 years of hands-on experience in Power System Applications (Generation) including:
AGC Load Frequency Control Load Forecasting Economic Dispatch Power Flow State Estimator Contingency Analysis OTS.

Expertise in GE PowerOn Reliance (XA21) and/or AEMS/GDC Platform Software or equivalent systems (Siemens OSI ABB Schneider).

Proficient in Linux and Windows operating environments.

Strong understanding of communication protocols: IEC/104 DNP3 Modbus ICCP OPC.

Hands-on experience with Oracle and SQL Server databases.

Programming proficiency in C C PERL or similar languages for system integration and scripting.

Strong SQL and shell scripting abilities with the capability to read logs and debug issues.

Experience in applying fixes and patches on live customer systems.

Proven troubleshooting and debugging skills in complex real-time systems.

Ideal Background

Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree (or equivalent experience).

Prior work in Electrical Transmission Modeling or EMS Application Engineering.

Familiarity with GE eTerra SCADA/EMS environments or real-time control systems.

Pre-Screening Questions

Do you have hands-on experience with Energy Management System (EMS) or Generation Monitoring and Control applications

Have you developed or integrated software using C/C/Java and SQL

Have you worked with IEC/104 DNP3 Modbus ICCP or OPC communication protocols in previous roles