GMS Application Engineer Lead

Worksite

2705 West Lake Drive, Taylor, Texas, 76574, United States

Provide support for Energy Management Systems (EMS) power systems applications portfolio such as Power Flow, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Load Frequency Control, Dynamic Stability Analysis, Load Forecasting, Operator Training Simulator (OTS) etc. Design, develop, test, validate, and implement modifications and enhancements to EMS applications.

Perform EMS network model load testing on a periodic basis and update the model data in real‑time based on established procedures. Design and test EMS interfaces and Web & Client/Server application changes. Verify and support EMS applications during system site failovers, server/system/database upgrades and patching.

Support execution of Disaster Recovery Drills and business continuity procedures. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair EMS and OTS applications and interfaces, and, when necessary, escalated to appropriate teams.

Act as a consultant, representative and subject‑matter expert in projects and activities that affect the EMS and OTS environments and applications. Participate in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and provide application support.

Represent the EMS Applications Engineering Team at interdepartmental and stakeholder meetings. Provide on‑the‑job training or help oversee the work of other engineer/analysts. Mentor and advise less experienced engineers/analysts as needed.

Work independently on assignments and projects, and participate in multifunctional teams to perform studies. Assist in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies.

Collaborate with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed. Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the department and as a Technical Lead for EMS portfolio projects, driving the implementation from incubation to go‑live.

Make independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex application scenarios. Handle the most complex application issues where analysis of situations requires an in‑depth evaluation of variable factors. Work with database administrators and infrastructure teams on complex EMS application issues triggered from server, network, storage, and/or database components.

Test Non‑Functional requirements of EMS application changes and coordinate with database/infrastructure teams to perform the tests. Foster and leverage strong working relationships with other internal departments. Lend professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager. Demonstrate expertise as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs.

Maintain knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices. May telecommute up to 3 days per week from within the State of Texas.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.

Eight (8) years of experience as an Application Developer or Software Engineer.

The required eight (8) years of experience as an Application Developer or Software Engineer must have included Energy Management Systems (Power Systems) for the electric utility industry.

May telecommute up to 3 days per week from within the State of Texas.

$ - $ per year

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