GMS Applications Engineer

Job Title: GMS Applications Engineer

Location with zip code: Taylor, TX (76574)

Duration: 24 Months

Pay Rate: $50-75/hr

Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): Day

Job Description:

• 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, Operator Training Simulator (OTS) etc. Actively involved in the design, development, testing, validation and implementation of modifications and enhancements to EMS applications. This position will report to the Supervisor/Manager of Grid & Market Solutions (Client) Applications Engineering - Grid.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ***'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/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower level workers.

Additional Job Duties:

• Works under the direction of a senior level engineer or supervisor/manager to complete departmental goals and assignments
• Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures
• Member of the 24/7 EMMS Production support on call team and supports, troubleshoot EMMS applications and system on call issues
• Assists in the proactive enhancements, improvements and issue remediation for OTS and Real Time Power System Applications which includes State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, and Dispatcher Load Flow, Load Forecast, Load Frequency Control for both Energy Management System (EMS) and Real Time Nodal (RTN) Market
• Coordinate application set up and testing with/for Market Participants as appropriate
• Performs model load testing in Energy and Market Management System on a periodic basis and updates the model data in real-time based on the procedures
• Design and Test Energy and Market Management System and Interfaces and Web & Client/Server applications changes
• Verify and support Energy and Market Management applications during Energy and Market Management System site failovers
• Validate Energy and Market Management applications during any server/system/database upgrades and patching
• Supports the execution of EMMS Disaster Recovery Drills and *** EMMS business continuity procedures
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair EMMS and OTS applications and interfaces, and escalate as appropriate
• May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
• Act as a consultant, representative and subject matter expert in project and activities that affect the EMMS and OTS environments and applications as appropriate
• Participates in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and provide application support
• Represents the EMMS Production Support Team at interdepartmental and Stakeholder meetings
• Provides on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
• May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts
• Works independently on assignments and projects
• Participates in multifunctional teams to perform studies
• Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
• Participates with other *** departments to select and implement system changes as needed
• Serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the department
• 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 Energy and Market Management System application issues triggered from server/network/storage/database components
• Tests Non-Functional requirements of Energy and Market Management System application changes and coordinates with database/infrastructure teams to performs the tests
• 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

Required Experience:

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

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

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among Best Company to Work For by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and s & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.