Associate EMS SCADA Engineer

Requisition ID # 167116 

Job Category: Engineering / Science 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Operations - Other

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Rocklin

Department Overview

The EMS Operations Group is a team of EMS SCADA Engineers that perform all EMS SCADA modeling and testing needed to ensure the entire PG&E transmission system is controllable and visible (situational awareness) to Grid Operations, while providing an appropriate level of data and situational awareness for external systems that are impactful to the PG&E transmission area. In addition, the SCADA engineers provide operational and project related support of the Energy Management System (EMS) which is a critical system for the safe and reliable operation of the PG&E electric transmission system. The EMS team provides 24-hour rotational EMS support for the PG&E Grid Operations.

SCADA Engineers may be responsible for any of the following: troubleshooting, modeling transmission system equipment, testing new SCADA data points with field personnel, coordinating data needs with external teams, and supporting Grid Operations to ensure an overall high level of service to end users.

EMS SCADA Engineers follow all PG&E processes and procedures and collaborate closely with key stakeholders to ensure systems, software, models, and data are meeting end users’ needs. EMS SCADA Engineers will participate in activities such as meetings, Grid Operations support, Training support, or systems support as needed and as directed by EMS management.

Position Summary

This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.

The Associate Engineer is an entry-level Engineer job that works under the general technical direction of more experienced engineers.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.

The annual salary range is:

CA minimum, $95,172

CA maximum, $142,956

Responsibilities

• Develops knowledge to test, maintain and troubleshoot the EMS and address SCADA modeling deficiencies as needed.

• Provides real-time technical support to operations to analyze and resolve EMS SCADA issues.

• Works with System Automation to address bad quality SCADA data.
• Investigates and analyzes assigned technical issues.
• Interacts with internal clients regarding work projects/enhancements or issues.
• Provides real-time technical support to users, including EMS On-Call duties. Work with and support internal and external clients on work projects, enhancements, and issue resolution.
• Supports EMS team projects as directed.
• Takes full responsibility for assigned tasks and projects, including on-time completion.
• Performs work with a strong orientation to safety, teamwork, and overall customer satisfaction.
• Coordinates, implements, and maintains internal reporting systems.
• Follows, supports, and maintains proper documentation and reports to ensure compliance with the NERC TOP and CIP standards.
• Develops proficiency in the design and writing of software/scripting to automate EMS related tasks.
• Updates and maintains accurate electric EMS SCADA model data on a timely basis to reflect changes in transmission grid.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots EMS application models, configuration files, and databases.
• Assists in the development and operationalization of procedures and ensure compliance with applicable NERC Standards.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or computer science or similar technical field

Desired:

• EIT Certificate
• Experience in utility transmission operations and EMS
• Ability to design and write software/scripting e.g.: VBA, Perl, C++, SQL, Oracle, Python, c#, .NET, java, etc.

• Knowledge of Transmission Grid Control System and SCADA Modeling