Energy Management System (EMS) Analyst 1, 2 or 3, Des Moines, Iowa

Job Description

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

Provides support for software and hardware development, implementation and maintenance for all energy management system (EMS) computer systems. Performs studies and carries out projects involving application and system software and hardware design, development, implementation, testing, training, operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Provides support for software and hardware development, implementation and maintenance for all control center computer systems. Participates in the development and/or implementation of margin-improving software to meet the needs of market dispatch conditions. (25%) Configuration of the EMS/SCADA system to provide an interface between remote terminal units (RTUs) located within substations and the EMS. This includes a functional checkout of RTU communications. (15%) Performs studies and carries out projects involving application and system software and hardware design, development, implementation, testing, training, operation and maintenance. (10%) Develops and implements new concepts in electric control system software, while maintaining the integrity of the bulk electric system. (10%) Develops and modifies software required to integrate computer peripheral devices and other hardware into the system. (10%) Performs backup of control center computer system software. (5%) Participates in formulating, evaluating, selecting, developing and implementing new or revised systems and procedures. (5%) Participates in establishing documentation procedures and uses those procedures to document all actions necessary to install and maintain system and application software. (5%) Performs additional duties as requested or assigned. (5%) Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning. Subject to standby duty 24-hours per day on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical preferred), computer science or a related field or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) Eighteen months of work and/or intern experience in a related field is required for the level I. A minimum of four years of experience in EMS operations is required for the level II. A minimum of six years of experience in EMS or related operations is required for the level III. Information systems skills to modify and produce software under the supervision of others and to perform hardware maintenance. Good knowledge of real-time systems and control software and computer operating system software. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills to recognize patterns in data, information or events, to draw logical conclusions and to make recommendations. Effective oral and written communication skills to transmit information accurately and understandably. Coordination skills to meet deadlines and to organize/maintain system drawings and software version control. Understanding of electric system operation, metering, communications, remote terminal unit equipment, data transmission equipment and related devices. Teamwork skills to work with others in the department and with external customers to benefit the department and the organization as a whole. Training skills to provide knowledge to other team members. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

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