PSA Engineer - DTS

PSA Engineer   DTS
Contract
Remote    Job Description
We are seeking an experienced PSA Engineer DTS with strong expertise in Energy Management Systems (EMS), Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS), Power System Applications, SCADA/ADMS, and electric transmission & distribution systems.   The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering, configuring, troubleshooting, testing, and supporting EMS/DTS environments, preferably with GE PowerOn Reliance (XA21), GE eTerra/AEMS, or equivalent platforms from Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider, etc.   Required Technical Skills

• 6 8 years of experience in Power System Applications / EMS

• Hands-on experience with Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS) for EMS

• Strong experience with:

  • Power Flow

  • State Estimator

  • Contingency Analysis

  • Load Forecasting

  • Automatic Generation Control (AGC) / Load Frequency Control

  • DTS model validation and event creation

• Experience with GE PowerOn Reliance (XA21) and/or AEMS Platform Software

• Experience with equivalent EMS platforms such as:

  • Siemens

  • OSI

  • ABB

  • Schneider

• Experience with EMS, ADMS and SCADA enhancement and defect fixing

• Experience with:

  • Simulated RTU

  • Simulated IED

  • Console

  • ICCP

  • IEC

  • DNP3

  • Modbus

  • Data Modeling

  • XML / JSON

• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems

• Experience with relational databases:

  • Oracle

  • SQL Server

• Programming/scripting experience using:

  • C / C++

  • Perl

  • SQL

  • Shell scripting

  • Similar scripting/programming languages

• Ability to read and interpret application logs and debug files

• Experience installing and implementing fixes/patches on live customer systems

• Experience with QTest and GRIP tools

Roles & Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Energy Management System (EMS) environments.

• Perform application configuration, tuning, troubleshooting and security patching.

• Perform DTS model validation and defect fixing.

• Create and validate DTS events and system models.

• Perform technical corrective actions to restore failed or failing EMS services.

• Conduct code reviews, deployment, testing and monitoring of:

  • Break/fix patches

  • Application modifications

  • System enhancements

• Troubleshoot EMS/DTS issues across Linux, Windows and database environments.

• Analyze system logs and debug files to identify and resolve technical issues.

• Support live customer environments and install fixes with minimal service disruption.

• Work with Power System Applications and EMS/SCADA/ADMS integrations.   
   
  Education: At least a bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software/Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or closely related field is required