DERMS Administrator

Wabash Valley Power Alliance; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash Valley Power Alliance in Indianapolis, IN, is hiring a DERMS SCADA Administrator to support integration and optimization of DERMS, enhance grid reliability, and deliver analytics-driven improvements.

The role blends on-site and remote work (three days on-site weekly) and requires solid experience in energy analytics, SCADA, and BI tooling like Power BI or Tableau.

Join a not-for-profit co-op focused on stability, growth, and member-first values.

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).

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 facility end‑user training.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

DER analytics

Education

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

Tools

SCADA

Power BI

Tableau

MDM Systems

Concerto

Job description

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 21 electric distribution member cooperatives. These cooperatives in turn serve more than 280,000 homes, businesses, and farms in Indiana and Illinois.

As a not-for-profit co‑op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we value things like teamwork, and putting families first. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a Deliberately Different approach to the energy industry, and that’s great news for the people who count on us.

What You’ll Get

We believe what benefits our employees benefits our company. That’s why we put employees first—your health, your family, and your development. These aren’t just slogans: We offer continuing education, flex time, health benefits, a 401(k) match and pension plan, and much more. Here are just a few of the things that make our company culture unique:

• 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.

Essential duties and responsibilities for this position are detailed below:

• 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 facility end‑user training.

Qualifications

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.