Applications Engineer - Taylor, TX - Hybrid

No of positions : 1

Title : Applications Engineer

Location : Hybrid

Duration : 1 year with potential extensions

Interview : Skype/Zoom

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides support for Market Management Systems (MMS) applications portfolio such as Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED), Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC), Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR), QSE Training Simulator etc. Actively involved in the design, development, testing, validation and implementation of modifications and enhancements to MMS applications. This position will report to the Manager of Grid & Market Solutions (GMS) Applications Engineering - Markets.

JOB DUTIES

• Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and Client'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 provide guidance to lower-level workers.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the department
• Serves as a Technical Lead for Market Management System (MMS) portfolio projects and drives the implementation from incubation to go-live.
• 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 MMS application issues triggered from server/network/storage/database components
• Tests Non-Functional requirements of MMS application changes and coordinates with database/infrastructure teams to performs the tests
• Member of the 24/7 Market Applications Engineering support on call team and supports, troubleshoot market applications and system on call issues.
• Coordinate application set up and testing with QSEs, LSEs, REs as appropriate.
• Performs MMS model load testing on periodic basis and updates the model data in real-time based on established procedures.
• Design and Test MMS Interfaces and Web & Client/Server applications changes.
• Verify and support MMS applications during system site failovers, server/system/database upgrades and patching
• 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
• Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Level II:

• Requires minimum 2 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements

Level III:

• Requires minimum 3 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements

Senior Level:

• Requires minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements

Lead Level Engineer Requirements:

• Requires minimum 8 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• 5 years minimum experience with generation application, Automatic Generation Control (AGC)
• Understanding of Generation Control Concepts

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree : Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Required)
• Master's Degree : Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Preferred)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

Work Location:

• The majority of job duties can be performed remotely from your Texas residence.
• May be required to be on-site at the Taylor facilities at least once a week, or more based on the business needs and as determined by the Manager
• May select a hybrid work schedule of set days to work remote and on-site or choose to work on-site 100% of the time

Lakshmi |

Senior Recruiter, JUDiT Inc.