Brunel · 1 day ago
Power System Applications Engineer
Brunel is supporting a leading organization in the power and utilities sector delivering mission-critical Energy Management System (EMS) solutions for generation operations. The role focuses on administering, optimizing, and supporting power system applications in real-time grid operations and control center environments, ensuring system availability and deploying fixes in live environments.
Responsibilities
Administer, configure, and optimize Energy Management System (EMS) applications, including system tuning and security patching
Perform technical corrective actions to restore failed or degraded EMS services
Conduct code review, deployment, testing, and monitoring of break/fix patches and system modifications
Install and apply fixes directly on live customer systems, ensuring minimal operational impact
Monitor system performance, logs, and debug files to identify and resolve issues
Support system integration, configuration, and ongoing operational stability in control center environments
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience working with power system applications (Generation), including: Automatic Generation Control (AGC), Load Frequency Control, Load Forecasting, Economic Dispatch, Power Flow, State Estimation, Contingency Analysis, Operator Training Simulator (OTS)
Hands-on experience with EMS platforms, preferably: GE PowerOn Reliance (XA21), AEMS / GDC or equivalent platforms from Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider, or similar vendors
Strong experience working in Linux and Windows environments
Experience with utility communication protocols, including: IEC 60870-5-101 / 104, DNP3, Modbus, ICCP, OPC
Experience working with relational databases, including Oracle and SQL Server
Programming and scripting experience using C, C++, PERL, or similar languages
Proficiency in SQL, shell scripting, and interpreting system logs and debug files
Demonstrated experience deploying fixes and patches in live production systems
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills in complex, real-time environments
This position is only open to those that a US citizen or greencard holder. We currently cannot support any sponsorship or transfer of existing visas
Company
Brunel
Founded in 1975, we are a global specialist delivering customised project and workforce solutions to drive sustainable industry transformations through technology and talent.
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