Senior Specialist 2L, Systems Engineering - ADMS

This position is responsible for providing application support to critical information systems utilized by Electrical Engineering and the Control Centers. This position is also responsible to design, implement, and maintain databases, displays, and applications related to the distribution automation systems and processes.

• Install, configure and update applications used to manage historical SCADA/DSCADA data.
• Understand the construction and the operation of electric delivery systems and has knowledge of automation and use of distribution automation devices such as reclosers, capacitors, and switches.
• Collaborate with users to prepare requirements for enhancements to existing systems and the development of new systems. Assist with programming specifications based on system design.
• Work as a liaison between project teams, external agencies, contractors, as well as appropriate Company departments (Engineering departments, R&D, Distribution Engineering, Control Centers and emergency responders, etc.) to coordinate and complete projects.
• Manage installation of vendor products, support and maintain vendor packages in production, perform high level applications testing for technology upgrades as necessary.
• Assist in the development of scripts and APIs to automate processes and share data across departments and applications.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of problems found in the system's environments. Work with teams to develop appropriate plans and processes for the coordinated sharing of data, based on the requirements of departments, systems, and users. Configure and maintain data, databases and displays related to the ADMS processes and interfaces.
• Actively monitor and maintain compliance with Cyber Security Standards. Activities include patch management of system equipment, anti-virus updates/upgrades, system health/intrusion detection and other systems functions as needed.
• Direct, mentor, and teach lower band team members in Systems Engineering group. Direction includes assigning and reviewing work, collaboration on new strategies, methods, and development of integrated information systems.
• Provide on call support to DSCADA system on rotating basis.

• Associate's Degree Any Discipline and 4 years or
• Bachelor's Degree Any Discipline and 3 years or
• Master's Degree Any Discipline and 2 years

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 3 years of work experience with Electrical Engineering Related to electrical utility systems.

• Technical experience in operations, engineering, system operations, or information systems. Required
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff and various levels of management. Required
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments and deadlines. Required
• Must have excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Required
• Must have excellent analytical skills. Required
• Must work well in team situations, be willing and able to lead and participate in cross-functional teams as. Required
• Familiarity with database structures and queries. Required
• Proficiency with one or more object-oriented programming languages (Java, VB, C#, Python). Required
• Knowledge of PI Historian, Oracle, ODBC, MS-Access, or MS-SQL. Required
• Experience reading and manipulating flat files. Required
• Experience in python scripting. Required
• Experience with real time control system applications. Required
• Experience with data analytics. Required
• Experience with Digital mapping systems (GIS). Required

• Driver's License Required

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.