PSA Engineer Network/Transmission

Job Description: PSA Engineer Network/Transmission

Location:

Anywhere in the USA

Duration:

6 10 months (Contract)

Department:

AEMS Platform Services Delivery

About the Role

The PSA Engineer Network/Transmission is responsible for supporting and enhancing advanced Power Systems Applications (PSA) within large-scale Energy Management Systems (EMS) and SCADA environments. This position requires a strong technical background in power system operations, real-time data management, and network applications, particularly with GE Reliance GE XA/21 systems. The engineer will work closely with transmission operations, network modeling, and platform delivery teams to ensure the reliability, stability, and performance of mission-critical systems used in energy transmission and control.

Essential Responsibilities

• Configure, enhance, and maintain Power System Applications (PSA) including State Estimation, Power Flow, Contingency Analysis, and related transmission functions.
• Perform model maintenance, data validation, and integration within EMS/SCADA environments.
• Lead or participate in the design and deployment of network model updates, ensuring accuracy and synchronization across platforms.
• Support application troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis for PSA/EMS systems.
• Interface with system operators, IT teams, and control center staff to coordinate planned upgrades and changes.
• Conduct end-to-end testing, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Provide documentation and technical support for system configuration, data management, and change control processes.
• Utilize experience with GE Reliance GE XA/21 environments to optimize system reliability, integration, and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Power Systems Applications (PSA), Energy Management Systems (EMS), or SCADA integration.
• Proven experience with GE Reliance / GE XA/21 environments is required.
• Strong understanding of power system operations, network modeling, and real-time data processing.
• Working knowledge of PSA functions such as load flow, contingency analysis, and topology processing.
• Experience in Unix/Linux environments and familiarity with programming or scripting languages (C, Python, SQL, Shell).
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills for high-availability control systems.
• Effective communicator able to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or integrating PSA applications in a GE XA/21, OSI Monarch, or Siemens Spectrum Power EMS environment.
• Familiarity with network modeling tools (e.g., PSSE, PSLF) and data exchange standards (CIM/XML).
• Exposure to real-time databases and communication protocols (ICCP, DNP3, Modbus).
• Understanding of cybersecurity and NERC CIP compliance within operational technology (OT) environments.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-availability operational environments supporting electric utility control systems.

Why Join Us

• Work on mission-critical systems that support energy reliability and transmission efficiency.
• Collaborate with experts across PSA, SCADA, and network domains to drive technology modernization.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge EMS/SCADA platforms and real-time data management systems.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on grid reliability and energy delivery.