GMS Applications Engineer [Remote]

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the EMS power system applications portfolio, including Power Flow, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Load Frequency Control, Load Forecasting, and OTS
• Design, develop, test, validate, and implement modifications and enhancements to EMS applications
• Support proactive enhancements, improvements, and issue remediation for OTS and real-time power system applications
• Support State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Dispatcher Load Flow, Load Forecast, and Load Frequency Control applications
• Coordinate application setup and testing with Market Participants as required
• Perform periodic model load testing within Energy and Market Management Systems
• Update real-time model data in accordance with established procedures
• Design and test Energy and Market Management System interfaces and Web/Client-Server application changes
• Verify and support EMS applications during system site failovers
• Validate Energy and Market Management applications during server, system, database upgrades, and patching activities
• Support EMS Disaster Recovery Drills and business continuity procedures
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair EMS and OTS applications and interfaces
• Investigate complex application issues and escalate issues appropriately
• Work with database administrators and infrastructure teams to resolve application issues involving servers, networks, storage, and databases
• Test non-functional requirements for EMS application changes and coordinate testing with infrastructure and database teams
• Participate in multifunctional teams to provide application support and perform technical studies
• Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert for EMS and OTS applications
• Represent the GMS Grid Engineering team at interdepartmental and stakeholder meetings
• Develop tools, processes, and procedures that improve system reliability and departmental efficiency
• Support system changes and implementation activities across departments
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job training to engineers and analysts as assigned
• Work independently on complex assignments and projects
• Evaluate application scenarios involving multiple technical and operational factors
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal departments and technical teams
• Apply knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices in power system applications

Skills:

• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Power System Applications
• Power Flow
• State Estimator
• Contingency Analysis
• Dispatcher Load Flow
• Load Frequency Control
• Load Forecasting
• Dynamic Stability Analysis
• Operator Training Simulator (OTS)
• Real-Time Nodal (RTN) Market
• Energy and Market Management Systems
• Application Design
• Application Development
• Application Testing
• Application Validation
• System Upgrades and Patching
• Disaster Recovery
• Business Continuity
• Application Troubleshooting
• Database Systems
• Server and Network Infrastructure
• Non-Functional Testing
• Web Applications
• Client/Server Applications
• Technical Documentation
• Power System Software
• Spreadsheet Applications
• Database Applications
• Problem Solving
• Technical Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Project Support
• Technical Training
• Mentoring

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience beyond degree requirements.