LCRA · 2 weeks ago
EMS Application Engineer Senior (Hybrid)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expLCRA is looking for a Senior EMS Application Engineer to join their EMS Software team. The role involves designing, developing, and configuring Energy Management System analytical tools and applications, providing support for real-time EMS applications, and participating in troubleshooting and system restoration tasks.
EnergyService IndustryWater
Responsibilities
Develops applications to perform support functions for EMS. Uses EMS and PI software to design analytical tools
Serves in a senior technical role during complex EMS system events and performs thorough systems analysis
Leads software technology projects pertaining to EMS and its support systems and provides consultative expertise on the EMS and related applications. Provides 24/7 support for SW On-Call
Interacts with LCRA IT infrastructure to configure computer systems and troubleshoot problems and incidents
Monitors real-time system conditions and supports investigations of EMS events
Participates in the development, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance of new SCADA/EMS functions, custom monitoring, automation tools
Monitors system statuses, operations, performance, and event logs, and develops mastery of system level architecture, system configuration, and system operations
Updates system with security, operating system, and application patches. Analyzes anti-virus configurations and performs periodic vulnerability scans
Serves as a key contributor in managing EMS incidents, problems and anomalies including recognition, analysis and resolution. Performs root cause analysis, controls change management and utilizes effective communication practices. Makes recommendations for new projects to resolve issues associated with assigned area of expertise
Ensures awareness and provides input into ensuring EMS is compliant with NERC, FERC and ERCOT Security Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards
Provides advanced support for system restorations, and system fail-overs during standard business and non-business hours
Develops PI interfaces and other tools to enhance system reliability and organizational efficiencies
Qualification
Required
Nine or more years of experience in the respective focus area or relevant experience
A degree(s) in computer science, information technology, telecommunications, engineering, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience
Preferred
Knowledge of GE Vernova's Power-on Reliance software
Experience in developing software code for SCADA/EMS applications
Experience in developing advanced functions for operators' situational awareness is preferred
Knowledge in EMS control, control systems, and 24x7 real-time operations
Knowledge of Linux (RedHat) operating system, Ansible Automation Platform
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
Life and disability insurance
Wellness program including wellness incentive
Extensive learning & development programs
Company
LCRA
LCRA provides utility services.
1001-5000 employees
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