EMS Engineer — Energy Management Systems (Hybrid)

Grant County Public Utility District; Ephrata (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant PUD is seeking an EMS Engineer to design, implement, and support its EMS/SCADA/related control systems within the Bulk Electric System. The role spans from configuration and optimization to lifecycle management across servers, networks, and databases, with a focus on security, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

The position involves guiding projects, mentoring teammates, and collaborating with vendors and internal departments to advance modernization efforts while ensuring operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, MIS or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years Engineer III, 6+ years IV, 10+ years V in applications support for critical operations.
• Knowledge of NERC standards and regulations.
• Ability to review documentation and apply guidelines to complex systems.
• MS Office proficiency and data reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain EMS/SCADA/historian systems and interfaces.
• Support and lead CIP compliance and security initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and utilities to improve BES reliability.
• Lead documentation efforts, troubleshooting guides, and change control artifacts.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to long‑term modernization plans.

Skills

NERC standards

Data processing concepts

Software design basics

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, MIS

Tools

Wireshark

MS Office

Job description

Grant PUD is seeking an EMS Engineer to design, implement, and support its EMS/SCADA/related control systems within the Bulk Electric System. The role spans from configuration and optimization to lifecycle management across servers, networks, and databases, with a focus on security, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

The position involves guiding projects, mentoring teammates, and collaborating with vendors and internal departments to advance modernization efforts while ensuring operational