PSA Engineer - Generation

Stackstudio Digital Ltd.; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a PSA Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh, with remote options available. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Power System Applications, including Automatic Generation Control and significant programming expertise in languages such as C, C++, and SQL. Responsibilities will include managing EMS applications, troubleshooting technical issues, and conducting code reviews. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with influence on critical systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Power System Applications (Generation) including Automatic Generation Control.
• Hands-on experience with EMS / Generation Monitoring and Control applications.
• Proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Model electrical transmission and support EMS applications.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues related to EMS systems.
• Conduct code reviews, deployment, and testing of patches.

Skills

Electrical transmission modeling

Software development

Troubleshooting

SQL proficiency

Communication protocol knowledge

Tools

GE PowerOn Reliance

Oracle

SQL Server

Linux

Windows

Job description

Job Description

Role/Job Title: PSA Engineer - Generation

Work Location: Edinburgh / Remote

The Role

Your Responsibilities

• Electrical transmission modeling, EMS Application Engineer, GE PowerOn Reliance / XA21, GE eTerra Platform, Power System Applications.
• Hands-on experience with Energy Management System (EMS) / Generation Monitoring and Control applications.
• Software development experience with C / C++ / Java and SQL.
• Experience working with communication protocols: IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus, ICCP, OPC.

Your Profile

Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Over 5 years of experience in Power System Applications (Generation): Automatic Generation Control (AGC), Load Frequency Control, Load Forecasting, Economic Dispatch, Power Flow, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, and Operator Training Simulator (OTS).
• Hands-on expertise preferably on GE PowerOn Reliance (XA21) and/or AEMS/GDC Platform Software, as well as EMS platforms from Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider, etc.
• Proficient in both Linux and Windows operating environments.
• Experience with communication protocols: IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus, ICCP, OPC.
• Experience working with relational databases such as Oracle and SQL Server.
• Experience in programming languages for system integration or scripting, such as C, C++, PERL, or similar.
• Proficiency in SQL, Shell scripting, and ability to read and interpret logs and debug files.
• Experience in installing fixes on live customer systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Ability to administer and optimize the Energy Management System (EMS) through application configuration, tuning, and security patching.
• Perform necessary technical corrective actions to restore failed or failing technical services on EMS systems.
• Conduct code review, deployment, testing, and monitoring of break/fix patches and modifications.