EMS Applications Engineer- Grid- #300

• 3 Month Contract-to-Hire
• W2 Employee Only- NO CORP to CORP
• Must be a Texas resident
• Starting range $65+/hr (Depends on engineer experience level mentioned in job description)

JOB DESCRIPTION

*******Open for both Direct Hire and C2H****** EMS Applications Engineer Grid (II/III/Senior/Lead)

JOB DUTIES

• Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT'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.

Level 1- EMS Application Engineer Responsibilities:

• 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 EMS Applications Engineering support on call team and supports, troubleshoot EMS applications and system on call issues.
• Assists in the proactive enhancements, improvements and issue remediation.
• Coordinate application set up and testing with TDSPs, QSEs, LSEs, REs as appropriate.
• Performs EMS network model load testing on periodic basis and updates the model data in real-time based on established procedures.
• Design and Test EMS Interfaces and Web & Client/Server applications changes.
• Verify and support EMS applications during system site failovers, server/system/database upgrades and patching

Level 2 - EMS Application Engineer Responsibilities:

• Supports the execution of Disaster Recovery Drills and business continuity procedures
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair EMS 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 EMS and OTS environments and applications as appropriate
• Participates in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and provide application support
• Represents the EMS Applications Engineering Team at interdepartmental and Stakeholder meetings

Level 3 - EMS Application Engineer Responsibilities:

• 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 ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed

Senior Level - EMS Application Engineer Responsibilities:

• Serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the department
• Serves as a Technical Lead for EMS 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 EMS application issues triggered from server/network/storage/database components
• Tests Non-Functional requirements of EMS 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

All Levels -- Preferred Work Experience

• Experience with GE or any EMS vendors suite of EMS applications
• Experience with Generation Application, Automatic Generation Control (AGC)
• Understanding of Generation Control Concepts
• Experience with Data Historians such as OSIsoft PI
• Experience with programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, C++, Java & Perl.
• Experience with PL/SQL

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

EXPERIENCE

• Level 2 Engineer: Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Level 3 Engineer: Requires minimum 3 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Senior Level Engineer: Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements

Work Location:

• This position is Remote First. The majority of job duties can be performed remotely from your Texas residence.
• May be required to be on-site at the Taylor or Austin facilities at least once a month, or more based on the business needs and as determined by the Manager
• Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.
• Work arrangements are subject to business needs and are subject to change accordingly
• Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time

***There is only one position available, and it is open to a level 1, level 2, level 3, or Senior Engineer depending on the candidate's experience that is identified.

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