EMS/ADMS SCADA Analyst III (Data Engineering)(Austin Energy)

Job Description:

EMS/ADMS SCADA Analyst III (Data Engineering)(Austin Energy)

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This position is part of Control Engineering Data Engineering group, providing real time operational support for SCADA/EMS at Austin Energy. On call support for 24/7 coverage is required to ensure that the critical SCADA/EMS used by system control center operators are reliable and accurate. The position will also perform NERC/CIP regulatory compliance activities and provide technical support for maintenance such as field upgrades, system upgrades, and troubleshoot to any issues arise in SCADA/EMS. This position expects independent action under limited supervision.

Job Description:

EMS/ADMS SCADA Analyst III

Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, performs engineering, technical, and regulatory compliance work in support of Austin Energy's Electric Grid Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition/Energy Management System (SCADA/EMS), Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), Electric Systems workgroups and supporting technologies.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Performs a lead role in supporting 24/7 real-time control system integrity for the Transmission and Distribution SCADA Systems and their network and system infrastructures.
  
• Performs a lead role in performing daily operation and maintenance of the Electric Grid SCADA (EMS and ADMS) control systems and their network and system infrastructures.
  
• Performs and documents sample data analysis utilizing system logs and historical data from ICS (Industrial Control Systems) utilizing Standardized Quality Processes.
  
• Reviews the data analysis for other SCADA Analysts.
  
• Reviews and approves implementation of NERC, FERC and ERCOT Reliability standards including critical infrastructure protection (CIP) standards.
  
• Ensures compliance with applicable NERC standards with security controls.
  
• Performs and reviews engineering analysis, configuration, troubleshooting, and quality control of ICS and network equipment.
  
• Performs a lead role in reviewing requirements and implementing new projects / enhancements related to EMS/ADMS.
  
• Coordinates and communicates with system operations, dispatchers, engineers, and field crews to troubleshoot any EMS/ADMS, Network and system infrastructure issues.
  
• Manages customer relationships keeping customers and project managers informed about status of all projects and managing project deadlines.
  
• Performs a lead role in mentoring and training internal CE personnel and external stakeholders.
  
• Participates in the review of current and future requirements from business and technical needs assessments.
  
• Participates in the development of short and long-range business plans.
  
• Participates in all CE budget processes, work plans, and enhancements to ICS, Network, and system infrastructure.
  
• Performs a lead role to ensure implementation of standards and regulatory requirements and participates in regulatory audits and root cause analyses (RCA) as required.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the requirements imposed by these entities.
  
• Knowledge of power systems and control systems within an electrical utility for transmission and distribution.
  
• Knowledge of NERC/CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Standards.
  
• Knowledge of hardware, software, and network infrastructure including the TCP/IP Network and the 7 Layer OSI Model.
  
• Knowledge of various ICS (Industrial Control System) communication protocols and data visualization tools or HMI.
  
• Skill in adapting and learning third party software tools for ICS.
  
• Skill in operating Windows OS client and Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Ability to understand and interpret complex database design.
  
• Ability to follow ISO 9001 or other Quality Standardized Processes.
  
• Ability to effectively participate in multiple projects or project capacities in a team environment.
  
• Ability to work in a 24/7 environment and response within adequate time.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
  
• Ability to administrate a NERC/CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards compliance program.
  
• Ability to understand and use standard application development design, report and project management tools.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus five (5) years related in a field related to the electric utility industry or Information Technology (IT) or Industrial Control System (ICS) design or control system operations.
  
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating custom displays in Electric Utility Control Systems, including modeling substation displays and schematic representations for the purposes of displaying real time information, controlling equipment, and running advanced applications against these modeled displays.
  
• Experience configuring, managing, and maintaining real time databases for Emergency Management Systems (EMS).
  
• Experience setting up operator training simulator (OTS).
  
• Experience running OTS black-start, load shed and various training scenarios.
  
• Experience communicating and coordinating the lab testing and commissioning of communications for field devices with field technicians.
  
• Knowledge and experience of configuring DNP3 points in the EMS.
  
• Experience with coordination with system control center operators and ERCOT on promoting database changes in the EMS.
  
• Experience implementing network model and power flow visual enhancement tool for system control center operators.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Location:

Austin Energy SCC, 2500 Montopolis, Austin, TX 78741

Days and Hours:

Monday through Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a flexible telework/in-office schedule.

Salary:

$45.22 - $58.78/hr ($94,057.60 - $122,262.40 annually), depending on qualifications and experience.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
  
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
  
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
  
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
  

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
  
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
  
• This position requires a criminal background investigation and NERC Personal Risk Assessment.
  

Fair Labor Standards Act:

• This position is classified as EXEMPT (Salaried). Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime compensation.
  

Essential:

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

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Closing Date/Time: 2025-09-12