GMS Applications Engineer JOB-******** Anticipated Start Date April 29, 2024
Location Taylor, TX
Type of Employment Contract to Hire
Employer Info Our client manages the flow of electric power to Texas customers - representing 85 percent of the state's electric load and 75 percent of the Texas land area. As the independent system operator for the region, they also manage financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers customer switching for 6.5 million Texans in competitive choice areas. They are membership-based, nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. Members include consumers, cooperatives, independent generators, independent power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers), and municipal-owned electric utilities.
Job Summary We are looking for individuals to join our client's team as GMS Applications Engineer. You will provide support for Market Management Systems (MMS) applications portfolio such as Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED), Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC), Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR), QSE Training Simulator etc. Actively involved in the design, development, testing, validation and implementation of modifications and enhancements to MMS applications. This position will report to the Manager of Grid & Market Solutions (GMS) Applications Engineering - Markets.
Job Description Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and Company's culture. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects. May respond to inquiries and provide guidance to lower-level workers. Serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the department. Serves as a Technical Lead for Market Management System (MMS) portfolio projects and drives the implementation from incubation to go-live. Makes independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex application scenarios. Works on the most complex application issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Works with database administrators and infrastructure teams on complex MMS application issues triggered from server/network/storage/database components. Tests Non-Functional requirements of MMS application changes and coordinates with database/infrastructure teams to performs the tests. Member of the 24/7 Market Applications Engineering support on call team and supports, troubleshoot market applications and system on call issues. Coordinate application set up and testing with QSEs, LSEs, REs as appropriate. Performs MMS model load testing on periodic basis and updates the model data in real-time based on established procedures. Design and Test MMS Interfaces and Web & Client/Server applications changes. Verify and support MMS applications during system site failovers, server/system/database upgrades and patching. Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with other internal departments. Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager. Demonstrates skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs. Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures. Skills Required Level II:
Requires minimum 2 years related work experience more than degree requirements. Level III:
Requires minimum 3 years related work experience more than degree requirements. Senior Level:
Requires minimum 5 years related work experience more than degree requirements. Lead Level Engineer Requirements:
Requires minimum 8 years related work experience more than degree requirements. 5 years minimum experience with generation application, Automatic Generation Control (AGC) Understanding of Generation Control Concepts Education/Training/Certifications Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Required) Master's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Preferred) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required. Additional Requirements Most job duties can be performed remotely from your Texas residence. May be required to be on-site at the Taylor facilities at least once a week, or more based on the business needs and as determined by the Manager. May select a hybrid work schedule of set days to work remote and on-site or choose to work on-site 100% of the time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
