DMS Engineer: Smart Grid Operations & Integration

Attractivate Consulting Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Attractivate Consulting Solutions is seeking a Distribution Management System (DMS) Engineer to support design, configuration, and ongoing operations of our DMS for a utility environment. You will work at the intersection of OT, IT, and power systems engineering to enable real-time grid monitoring and control.

Responsibilities include integrating DMS with SCADA/OMS, developing models, and troubleshooting alarms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years experience with Distribution Management Systems or Advanced Distribution Management Systems in a utility environment.
• Hands-on experience with one or more major DMS/ADMS platforms (e.g., GE Smallworld/ADMS, Oracle Utilities ADMS, ABB Ability Network Manager, Schneider Electric ArcFM/ADMS, or Siemens ADMS).
• Strong understanding of electric distribution system operations, topology, and protection concepts.
• Experience with system integrations, data modeling, and communication protocols used in utility environments (DNP3, IEC 61968/61970 CIM, IEC 61850).
• Familiarity with GIS data and its role in distribution network modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support the DMS platform, including core applications like DSSE, FLISR, VVO, and switching order management.
• Integrate the DMS with adjacent systems (SCADA, OMS, GIS, AMI, EMS) for seamless data flow and situational awareness.
• Develop and maintain network models, connectivity models, and equipment parameters within the DMS.
• Troubleshoot DMS alarms, data quality issues, and performance problems for real-time operations teams.
• Lead or participate in DMS upgrades, patches, and feature rollouts with testing and validation.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and OT to meet security and compliance requirements (NERC CIP).
• Document configurations, workflows, and design changes; provide training and technical support.

Skills

DMS/ADMS experience

Network modeling

System integrations

Critical infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems

Tools

GE Smallworld/ADMS

Oracle Utilities ADMS

ABB Ability Network Manager

Schneider Electric ArcFM/ADMS

Siemens ADMS

Job description

Attractivate Consulting Solutions is seeking a Distribution Management System (DMS) Engineer to support design, configuration, and ongoing operations of our DMS for a utility environment. You will work at the intersection of OT, IT, and power systems engineering to enable real-time grid monitoring and control.

Responsibilities include integrating DMS with SCADA/OMS, developing models, and troubleshooting alarms.