DERMS Administrator

Duck River Electric Membership Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Flexible schedule

Continuing education funds

Casual dress code

Generous vacation time

Job summary

Duck River Electric Membership Corporation is seeking a SCADA Administrator in Indianapolis. The role is hybrid, requiring on-site work three days a week, and focuses on supporting the integration and optimization of Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS).

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar, along with 3+ years of experience in energy analytics or grid operations. Strong SQL, Python, and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in energy analytics, grid operations, or DERMS-related roles.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for data analysis.
• Experience with SCADA in a utility setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support of DERMS applications.
• Analyze DERMS data to improve grid performance.
• Support integration of DERMS with SCADA.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

SCADA

Tableau

MDM Systems

Job description

What You'll Get

• No Sweat - We offer a wellness program that includes a payroll credit for medical insurance, an on-site fitness center for your convenience and extra vacation days for participating. We’ll even throw in a fitness device reimbursement to keep you on track!
• Flex Time - Our flexible schedule means you can work in your appointments or family events and maintain a comfortable work-life balance.
• Stay in School - We value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuing education. We also offer in-house training and ongoing development.
• Keep it Casual - When you work for us, you work in comfort. Blue jeans are the norm in our office and we make them look good!
• Work Hard, Play Hard - We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks off a year. Even our new employees receive credit for prior work experience.

Job Description

This role is hybrid in nature, with a combination of on-site workdays (three days per week) and remote workdays.

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled SCADA Administrator to support the integration and optimization of Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS). The ideal candidate will have experience working with distributed energy resources (DER), grid operations, and advanced analytics to enhance system reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Systems Support: Provides operational support of DERMS applications to ensure system uptime, optimum performance, perform upgrades and patching, and security.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze DERMS data to provide insights that improve grid performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• System Integration: Support the integration of DERMS with SCADA, and other utility systems.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess DERMS effectiveness.
• Data Management: Work with large datasets to support decision-making and optimization of distributed energy resources.
• Automation & Optimization: Implement automated analytics to enhance DER forecasting and load balancing.
• Business Intelligence: Develop dashboards and reports using BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with engineers, IT teams, and member owners to improve DERMS functionality.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure DERMS solutions comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Training: Identify, develop and facilitate end-user training.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in energy analytics, grid operations, or DERMS-related roles.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for data analysis.
• Experience with SCADA in a utility setting.
• Knowledge of power systems, DER technologies, and grid modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with machine learning and predictive analytics for DER forecasting (preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Experience with Meter Data Management (MDM) Systems a (plus).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with third-party DERMS solutions such as Concerto.
• Certification in SQL, Power BI, or relevant energy analytics tools.
• Understanding of FERC, NERC, and ISO/RTO market regulations.
• Experience with AspenTech OSI DERMS software is a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.