ECC Designer​/Programmer

Job Summary

Responsible for specification development, implementation into production use, operational support and maintenance of the Energy Management System, encompassing a variety of functional software systems and third‑party applications. Provide the technical means and methodologies to allow Power System Dispatchers to operate and maintain a secure and reliable Transmission System assuring customer reliability.

• Maintain complex proprietary computer programs, SCADA, Network Model, and Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS) databases, along with dynamic displays used in power system dispatching.
• Prepare written reports explaining operational variances of programs for vendors.
• Perform primary responsibilities for multiple EMS subsystems, including Data Acquisition Control (DAC), Historical Data, Dispatcher Graphical User Interface (GUI), Inter‑control Center Communication Protocol (ICCP), Power System Analysis, and Real‑Time Calculations.
• Conduct engineering studies and prepare written reports using power‑system analysis software such as PSEE and/or PSLF.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with the maintenance of the EMS, related operating systems, database management systems, communication components, and network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems within the EMS using various software utilities.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure and procedures for disaster recovery and data backup of application software, operating systems, historical data, network configuration, etc.
• Represent the company on internal and external task forces or working groups.
• Develop custom applications to support changing operational requirements and system improvements.
• Provide real‑time power‑system data upon request to external departments and entities for compliance objectives.
• Perform integration and testing of new EMS upgrades and software patches; may require travel to vendor factory sites.
• Maintain up‑to‑date documentation and procedures for the infrastructure operability.
• Provide departmental cross‑training and assist in dispatcher staff training.
• Coordinate with external departments in the commissioning of field devices, ensuring correct device inputs to the EMS.
• Provide hardware support as required and manage hardware backup and skill requirements (e.g., Fortran, SQL).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• 24‑hour standby required.
• Willingness to broaden skill set to accommodate changing requirements.
• Proficient working independently or in a group and sharing knowledge.
• Proficiency using relational databases and SQL.

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited electrical engineering or computer science program.
• Proficiency using CAD programs.
• Ability to analyze, debug, and develop software programs in C, C++, Fortran, Perl, Unix shell scripting, and Visual Basic.
• Experience with operating systems:
  Unix and Windows.
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate problems on a distributed computer network.
• Knowledge of power‑system network dynamics, communication protocols, networking concepts, and ICCP.
• Familiarity with database query languages (SQL, ODBC).
• Experience with automation and innovative techniques to streamline manual processes.

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