Associate EMS Power Technology Engineer (Hybrid)

Under the close supervision of the Sr. Manager develops the skills knowledge and ability to maintain the performance integrity security and continuous improvement of the Energy Management System (EMS) including PI Historian and the Synchro-Phasor. Learns to perform display work in support of modeling the Power System Market and Reliability Models necessary to operate the California ISO controlled power grid.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Learns and assists with proactive enhancements process improvements and issue remediation for Real Time Power System Applications PI and Synchro-Phasor.
   
• Learns and participates in proactive enhancements process improvements issue remediation and execution of the Full Network Model build and deployment processes.
   
• Learns to maximize EMS uptime and mitigate system failures. Assists and supports troubleshooting technical problems that result from data communications equipment or systems failures. Learns to provide 24x7 technical support to ISO Real-Time Operations and other departments on EMS PI & Synchro-Phasor. Processes PI Vision changes synchronizes changes among the different environments processes requests to create or modify PI performance equations assists in managing the AF database with PI host application updates admin operations and updating associated procedures. Assists in diagnosing and resolving issues related to geospatial and data providers. Participates in the development and implementation of new functionality in related applications.

Qualifications :

Level of Education and Discipline:

A Bachelors degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering required. Power Systems focus preferred.

Amount of Experience:

This is an entry-level position no experience required.

Type of Experience:

Coursework in power systems modeling using software such as PSSE or PSFL EMS applications or contingency/load flow analysis applications is helpful. Knowledge of Energy Management System operations and principles California power generation and transmission networks and structure and network modeling desired. 

Additional Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment as a facilitator and team member.  Ability to provide practical and feasible solutions to problems keeping multiple conflicting considerations into account. Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills required. Strong analytical skills are required including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical materials and concepts in a non-technical manner.  Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment and work independently. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Self-motivated problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.

Additional Information :

The pay range for our Associate EMS Power Technology Engineer position is $40.49 - $56.68 per hour.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time