ADMS Application Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation of control systems at electric utilities that improve their efficiency to operate the modern grid while ensuring contract requirements and specifications are met
• Participate in design, planning, and execution of ADMS projects
• Installation and configuration of advanced distribution management applications such as Distribution Power Flow (DPF), Fault Location Isolation & Service Restoration (FLISR), and Volt/VAR Control & Optimization (VVC/VVO)
• Support testing events with the customer
• Work closely with OSI development teams to troubleshoot, prioritize, and test product changes
• Interface with the utility's Geographic Information System (GIS) teams to extract, translate, and load the electrical network model to the Distribution Management System
• Configure and integrate software components to meet contract requirement specifications and test with customers
• Train customers on how to operate the systems being delivered
• Provide technical support to troubleshoot and resolve issues observed on live systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar Application Engineering role
• Industry experience with SCADA, Advanced Distribution (ADMS), Outage (OMS), or Switch Order (SOM) Management Systems
• Programming and scripting experience (C/python)
• Strong work ethic including willingness to learn and investigate new technologies and problems
• Database and data structure knowledge and experience (SQL, XML, Mongo, GIS)
• Strong experience troubleshooting complex systems and software applications
• Knowledge of system designs, computer systems, engineering practices, and control systems
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize work within tight timelines
• Willingness to travel (25% average)

Nice to Have

• Experience with GIS data management and integration
• Experience with advanced control system design and implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, contingent upon full-time or part-time status and seniority
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws