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Role summary / purpose The Engineer IV will provide senior-level engineering and technical support for Energy Management System (EMS) and Distribution Management System (DMS) applications supporting electric transmission and control room operations. This position requires extensive hands-on experience with General Electric Grid EMS/DMS systems, advanced EMS applications, power flow and transmission systems. The ideal candidate will be able to independently troubleshoot complex EMS issues, provide technical guidance, and evaluate system-wide impacts with minimal supervision. Strong experience with GE Grid products is the highest-priority qualification for this role. Key responsibilities • Provide engineering and technical expertise for the identification, analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex EMS/DMS system issues. • Support and maintain GE Grid EMS/DMS applications, including e-terrahabitat, e-terracontrol, e-terracomm, e-terrasource, e-terratransmission, and e-terraarchive. • Support EMS advanced applications, including State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, and Network applications. • Work with RTUC/Look-ahead, RTNET, STNET, RMTNET, and SMTNET applications. • Develop and maintain scripts used to update HABITAT databases and support EMS functionality. • Apply working knowledge of networking and communication protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, DNP 3.0, ICCP, and ISD. • Utilize scripting/programming languages such as PERL, Python, Java, PowerShell, or VBScript to support system applications and automation. Candidates are not expected to have experience with every listed language. • Apply knowledge of electric transmission systems and NERC transmission reliability standards, including BA and TOP requirements. • Assess technical issues with consideration for long-term and system-wide operational impacts. • Coordinate across engineering teams, business units, support organizations, and vendors to facilitate effective communication and issue resolution. • Independently plan, organize, execute, and monitor assigned work with minimal direct supervision. Requirements – education & experience • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field from an accredited university. • Minimum of 8 years of related professional experience. • Extensive hands-on experience with GE Grid EMS/DMS systems and applications. • Strong knowledge of EMS advanced applications and electric transmission systems. • Experience with at least one relevant scripting or programming language, such as Python, Java, PowerShell, PERL, or VBScript. • Working knowledge of applicable networking and communication protocols. • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex EMS-related problems independently. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, business partners, support groups, and vendors. • Ability to work independently with limited supervision. • Must be able to successfully complete the required NERC background check. Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. The hiring manager identified Electrical Engineering as the preferred educational background, although candidates with IT, Computer Science, or other relevant technical degrees may also be considered. • In-depth experience with GE e-terra EMS applications. • Strong understanding of power flow and tra…
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