ADMS Distribution System Engineer - EMS

Role Summary

The Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) Consultant will support the deployment, customization, integration, and optimization of ADMS platforms for electric utility operations. This role requires strong power systems engineering expertise and experience with distribution management technologies, real-time systems, and utility operational practices. The consultant will collaborate with utility, Information Technology (IT), and Operational Technology (OT) stakeholders to improve grid reliability, efficiency, and resilience. The role also provides technical guidance, documentation, and training throughout ADMS implementation and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support ADMS implementation projects, including system configuration, testing, commissioning, and optimization.
• Analyze power system models and integrate utility data into ADMS platforms.
• Customize and fine-tune ADMS capabilities, including Volt/VAR control, Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FLISR), load forecasting, and outage management.
• Conduct power flow, short-circuit, and related electrical distribution system studies.
• Support secure and efficient integration with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), and Distribution Management Systems (DMS).
• Collaborate with utility stakeholders, IT/OT teams, clients, and technical project personnel.
• Provide technical guidance, system documentation, and training for utility staff and project stakeholders.
• Support real-time system operations and troubleshoot ADMS and SCADA integration issues.
• Monitor developments in smart grid technologies, Distributed Energy Resource (DER) integration, and utility digital transformation.
• Contribute to project planning, technical reviews, testing activities, and implementation deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Three or more years of professional experience working with ADMS or related distribution management systems.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major ADMS platform, such as GE Grid, Schneider Electric, Siemens Spectrum Power, or Oracle.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems and utility operational practices.
• Experience conducting power flow, short-circuit, and other electrical distribution system studies.
• Experience supporting real-time systems and SCADA integration.
• Familiarity with power system analysis tools such as CYME, PSS®E, PSCAD, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Knowledge of SCADA, GIS, OMS, DMS, and ADMS technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), IEC 61850, the Common Information Model (CIM), or related utility communication standards is preferred.

Publishing Pay Range: $79.00 - $81.50 Hourly

This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.