Sr EMS Application Engineer

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources.

Requirements

• Provides support for Energy Management Systems (EMS) power systems applications portfolio
• Actively involved in the design, development, testing, validation and implementation of modifications and enhancements to EMS applications
• Serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the department
• Serves as a Technical Lead for EMS portfolio projects and drives the implementation from incubation to go-live
• Works with database administrators and infrastructure teams on complex EMS application issues
• Test Non-Functional requirements of EMS application changes and coordinates with database/infrastructure teams to perform the tests
• Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with other internal departments
• Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices
• Works under the direction of a senior level engineer or supervisor/manager to complete departmental goals and assignments
• Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures
• Member of the 24/7 EMS Applications Engineering support on call team and supports, troubleshoot EMS applications and system on call issues
• Assists in the proactive enhancements, improvements and issue remediation
• Coordinates application set up and testing with TDSPs, QSEs, LSEs, REs as appropriate
• Performs EMS network model load testing on periodic basis and updates the model data in real-time based on established procedures
• Design and Test EMS Interfaces and Web & Client/Server applications changes
• Verify and support EMS applications during system site failovers, server/system/database upgrades and patching
• Supports the execution of Disaster Recovery Drills and business continuity procedures
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair EMS and OTS applications and interfaces, and escalate as appropriate
• May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
• Act as a consultant, representative and subject matter expert in project and activities that affect the EMS and OTS environments and applications as appropriate
• Participates in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and provide application support
• Represents the EMS Applications Engineering Team at interdepartmental and Stakeholder meeting
• Provides on the job training or helps oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
• May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts
• Works independently on assignments and projects
• Participate in multifunctional teams to perform studies
• Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
• Participates with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance