ECS Technician I – Substation Automation & SCADA

Georgia Transmission; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Transmission is seeking an Electronic Maintenance (ECS) Technician to install, program, and commission substation equipment across SCADA, Revenue Metering, MPLS/Fiber, RCMS, and Cyber Security domains. The role supports 38 EMCs and real-time EMS operations.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, DRP activation responses, and troubleshooting IEDs. A BS in Electronics Engineering Tech and relevant field experience are required, with a Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Zero to one year installing and/or maintaining poly-phase metering equipment and PCB repair.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, and commission substation equipment within SCADA, revenue metering, MPLS/ fiber networks, and RCMS/ Cyber security domains.
• Provide real-time operations and maintenance support for GSOC, GPC, EMC members.
• Troubleshoot and repair IEDs (e.g., remote terminal units, revenue meters, data concentrators, DFRs, telecom networks).
• Coordinate with contract staff for routine maintenance and special projects.
• Comply with NERC CIP personnel risk screening requirements.

Skills

SCADA operations

Polyphase metering

DNP3 Modbus knowledge

Fiber optic/telecommunications

Troubleshooting electronic devices

NERC CIP screening

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology

Associate degree in Electronics or Telecommunications

Tools

Multimeter

Fiber termination kits

Electrical hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

Georgia Transmission is seeking an Electronic Maintenance (ECS) Technician to install, program, and commission substation equipment across SCADA, Revenue Metering, MPLS/Fiber, RCMS, and Cyber Security domains. The role supports 38 EMCs and real-time EMS operations.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, DRP activation responses, and troubleshooting IEDs. A BS in Electronics Engineering Tech and relevant field experience are required, with a Georgia driver’s license.