EMS Engineer

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Flex time

Health and dental benefits

Mental health support

Pension plan

Learning and development

Job summary

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking an EMS Engineer in Calgary, Alberta, to support our electric utility client. The role focuses on real-time EMS, SCADA, and system integration with a CIP-compliant environment.

You will work within the Operations Systems team, contributing to Habitat, EMS, and related software suites, while enabling secure, scalable real-time operations and deployment of enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• APEGA professional designation or equivalent.
• Minimum seven years of relevant experience.
• Programming in C/C++, Perl, Python, PowerShell.
• Experience with EMS/SCADA and CIP standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day maintenance for real-time EMS/SCADA systems and related infrastructure.
• Assist in networking and system security tasks and patches.
• Design and implement enhancements to support operations and CIP compliance.
• Lead code reviews and develop custom solutions for system maintenance.
• Coordinate deployment activities with operations and support teams.

Skills

C/C++

Perl

Python

PowerShell

CI/CD tools

GE EMS Habitat

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is currently looking for an EMS Engineer with experience in Energy Management Systems, SCADA, real-time systems, system integration, programming, and power system software applications. This is a permanent opportunity with an electric utility client in Calgary, Alberta.

We are looking for a talented Engineer to join our Operations Systems department. As part of the Energy Management System (EMS) team, you will be an integral member of the maintenance and enhancements to the core functionality of the EMS, including but not limited to the Habitat, SCADA, Generation, and Power system applications of the software suite, including any real-time event analysis on the performance of the system. Other responsibilities include designing enhancements to the software, providing requirements, solutions, and test plans to projects and facilitating the implementation of system software in line with Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards.

As the power grid transitions, and with the implementation of more renewable generation sources on the power grid, the Energy Management System will continue to support the tools and processes used by the grid operators to manage the changing grid. You will support this effort in translating detailed requirements into solutions that are deployed into the real-time control system.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.

Signs You Will Enjoy Working With Us

• You value flexibility to support life and personal needs. We offer a flexible work practice where some weeks may require more onsite presence during key business or operations events.
• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals, and work and learn in a diverse atmosphere - our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment and seek opportunities for transformative change.
• You are purpose driven and are excited to help JSG’s client deliver for Albertans.
• You have a curious mind and enjoy digging in deep to learn how things work.
• You are comfortable working in a highly secure environment where we consistently follow security protocols.

Accountabilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Provide technical support for day-to-day maintenance of the real-time systems (such as EMS, SCADA, Infrastructure) and plant monitoring systems as well as system administration of the GE Habitat application suite along with OSI PI and third-party tools.
• Assist in networking infrastructure monitoring, such as local and wide area networking.
• Provide recommendations on changes to the environment as part of the operation and cyber security strategy.
• Actively monitor and guide designers and developers to ensure designs are understood, meeting requirements and implemented correctly.
• Review of application patches and system configurations; support testing of software security updates, such as patches and anti-virus.
• Provide code review for 3rd party developed code prior to adoption and implementation.
• Design and implement custom code to facilitate system maintenance or business requirements.
• Contribute to deployment plans and work closely with the operations and support teams during production deployments to ensure a smooth transition.
• Ensure the operations and support teams have required information to support the system.
• Assist with the development of site-based procedures for effective real-time system operation, integrity, availability, utilization, data backup, and disaster recovery.
• Execute on established JSG’s client cyber & physical policies and procedures across the BES systems to ensure JSG’s client’s compliance with all CIP related standards.
• Work with technical and non-technical resources to clarify and refine business requirements.
• Establish design and coding standards that align with business and architectural objectives.
• Provide technical support to coworkers, management, developers, consultants, and vendors as required.
• Define, coordinate, or execute the development, testing, and implementation of the technical solution, and validate the final product satisfies the defined requirements.
• Perform objective analyses of data and processes and develop recommendations.
• In consultation and collaboration with the EMS Specialist Engineer, provide technical solutions and design recommendations to EMS Manager.
• Input into scheduling and costing.

What You’ll Bring To Us

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional designation from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists in Alberta (APEGA) or equivalent.
• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Programming experience in C/C++, Perl, Python, and PowerShell.
• Control System Experience including Energy Management Systems, Remote Terminal Units, IED’s.
• Experience with system integration and management.
• Knowledge of power system software applications, tools, and industry best practices.
• Experience with GE EMS habitat and application suite is preferred.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, and code management an asset.

Note: The worksite for this role requires the ability to travel to a location in NW Calgary that is not accessible by public transit.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.