Senior EMS Application Engineer (Hybrid)

Lower Colorado River Authority • Austin, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

At a senior level, designs, develops and configures Energy Management System
(EMS) analytical tools and applications used to dispatch LCRA’s Transmission.
Validates and implements EMS/SCADA applications. Provides support for real-time
EMS applications and real-time databases, including system configurations,
monitoring of telemetry, and communication protocols. Responds to real-time
mission critical SOCC operations requests and participates in trouble shooting,
problem solving, and system restoration tasks. This position utilizes in-depth
knowledge of best practices and experience in own discipline to provide and
improve services. Takes a new perspective to solve complex problems. Works
independently and receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues
with less experience. May direct the work of other staff members.

Requirements

• Nine or more years of experience in the respective focus area or relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in computer science, information technology, telecommunications, engineering, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of EMS/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications or prior work experience in a mission critical or controls environment.
• Knowledge of Aveva PI Data historian
• In-depth knowledge of Linux and Ansible Automation platforms.
• Knowledge of standard software application development methods and relational databases
• Knowledge of Web services and Service Oriented Architectures
• Skill in debugging programs
• Skill in interpreting users' needs and developing solutions to solve users' problems
• Skill in programming using Java, C, C++, Python, Shell and PL/SQL programming

Responsibilities

• Develops PI interfaces and other tools to enhance system reliability and organizational efficiencies.
• Develops applications to perform support functions for EMS. Use EMS and PI software to design analytical tools.
• Serves in a senior technical role during complex EMS system events and performs thorough systems analysis.
• Leads software technology projects pertaining to EMS and its support systems and provides consultative expertise on the EMS and related applications. Provides 24/7 support for SW On-Call
• Interacts with LCRA IT infrastructure to configure computer systems and troubleshoot problems and incidents.
• Monitors real-time system conditions and supports investigations of EMS events.
• Participates in the development, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance of new SCADA/EMS functions, custom monitoring, automation tools
• Monitors system statuses, operations, performance, and event logs, and develops mastery of system level architecture, system configuration, and system operations.
• Updates system with security, operating system, and application patches. Analyzes anti-virus configurations and performs periodic vulnerability scans.
• Serves as a key contributor in managing EMS incidents, problems and anomalies including recognition, analysis and resolution. Performs root cause analysis, controls change management and utilizes effective communication practices. Makes recommendations for new projects to resolve issues associated with assigned area of expertise.
• Ensures awareness and provides input into ensuring EMS is compliant with NERC, FERC and ERCOT Security Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards.
• Provides advanced support for system restorations, and system fail-overs during standard business and non-business hours.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness program including wellness incentive
• Extensive learning & development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior