Energy Control Systems Engineer I - IV

Georgia System Operations Corporation; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia System Operations Corporation is seeking an Energy Control Systems Engineer I–IV to support the EMS, SCADA, and OT platforms that run Georgia's electric grid. The position combines application and system administration, database support, cybersecurity awareness, and operational technology expertise to maintain high availability and secure operations at GSOC's control centers.

This onsite role offers opportunity for progression from Engineer I to Senior Engineer, depending on experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience supporting EMS/SCADA/OT systems and utility tech environments.
• Knowledge of software development, databases, cybersecurity, and enterprise apps.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, customer service, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to participate in an on-call support environment for mission-critical systems.
• Experience with Linux/ UNIX/ Windows Server and enterprise systems support.

Responsibilities

• Support, administer, maintain, and secure EMS/SCADA/OT applications.
• Monitor systems for performance, reliability, security events, and readiness.
• Install, test, and support security patches, upgrades, releases.
• Provide administration for scheduling, forecasting, interchange, ICCP, AGC, archives, alarms.
• Support restoration, backup, recovery, and incident resolution.
• Collaborate with Security Operations, vendors, DBAs, and infrastructure teams.
• Develop and maintain documentation and technical recommendations.
• Train users and operators with technical guidance.

Skills

EMS/SCADA experience

System administration

Application support

Cybersecurity awareness

Documentation skills

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, IT

Tools

Linux

UNIX

Windows Server

SQL

Oracle

XML

Job description

Energy Control Systems Engineer I–IV

Support Mission-Critical Energy Management and Control Center Systems

Energy Control Systems Engineer I–IV Support Mission-Critical Energy Management and Control Center Systems Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC) is seeking an Engineer to support the Energy Control Systems (ECS) Department and the technology platforms that enable reliable real-time electric system operations. This role combines application administration, system administration, database support, cybersecurity awareness, and operational technology expertise to maintain critical Energy Management System (EMS), SCADA, scheduling, forecasting, interchange, and dispatch applications. The ECS Engineer helps ensure the security, availability, performance, backup, recovery, and maintainability of systems supporting GSOC's System Control Center, Energy Control Center, and Operational Technology Control Center. Candidates with deeper EMS, SCADA, operational technology, utility application, and system support experience may be considered for Senior ECS Engineer responsibilities. This is an onsite position and it is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What You'll Do

• Support, administer, maintain, and secure critical EMS, SCADA, and operational technology applications.
• Monitor assigned systems and applications for performance, reliability, security events, and operational readiness.
• Install, test, coordinate, and support security patches, upgrades, fixes, and software releases.
• Provide application administration and support for scheduling, forecasting, interchange scheduling, generation dispatch, ICCP, AGC, historical archive, alarms and events, and related operational applications.
• Support system restoration, troubleshooting, backup, recovery, and incident resolution activities.
• Collaborate with Security Operations, vendors, developers, database administrators, and infrastructure teams.
• Develop and maintain documentation, procedures, specifications, and technical recommendations.
• Support application users, operators, and Family of Companies stakeholders through training and technical guidance.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience supporting EMS, SCADA, operational technology systems, application administration, system administration, or utility technology environments.
• Knowledge of software development, application support, databases, cybersecurity, system administration, or enterprise applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, customer service, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to participate in an on-call support environment supporting mission-critical systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Energy Management & Operational Technology

• Experience with EMS, SCADA, utility operations applications, ICCP, AGC, dispatch, forecasting, interchange scheduling, or historical archive systems.
• Experience supporting control center, operational technology, or utility environments.

Systems, Development & Administration

• Experience with Linux, UNIX, Windows Server, databases, networking, application development, and enterprise systems support.
• Experience with C, C++, Java, SQL, shell scripting, Oracle, XML, or related technologies.

Security & Compliance

• Knowledge of NERC CIP requirements, cybersecurity practices, system hardening, backup, recovery, and operational resiliency.

Leveling Overview

• Engineer I – Entry-level engineer supporting application administration, EMS/SCADA operations, system support, and troubleshooting activities.
• Engineer II – Experienced engineer supporting EMS application administration, upgrades, troubleshooting, system recovery, and operational support.
• Senior Engineer – Advanced engineer responsible for complex restoration efforts, application security, technical leadership, mentoring, vendor coordination, and critical operational technology platforms.

Advantages of Working at GSOC

Working at GSOC means more than just a job-it is an opportunity to contribute to work that truly matters.

Mission-Driven Impact

Your work directly supports the technology platforms that help operate Georgia's electric grid.

Critical Systems & Continuous Learning

Work with EMS, SCADA, operational technology, cybersecurity, application support, and reliability-focused systems in a highly specialized environment.

Strong Values and Professional Standards

Work in an environment grounded in accountability, collaboration, integrity, security, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment & Benefits

GSOC offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, educational assistance, retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Salary: $70880 - $147000 per year