Principal Platform Engineer - ADMS

National-Grid; Town of Clay (NY); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid plc in Liverpool, NY is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer for the Critical Infrastructure Electric Applications team. Lead the ADMS platform, ensure health and performance, and guide upgrades and deployments in a hybrid work model.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience with mission-critical IT/OT systems, and preferred expertise in ADMS platforms and enterprise messaging. Hybrid work in NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the ADMS platform and integration points.
• Maintain health, performance, and reliability of ADMS.
• Lead upgrades, maintenance, resilience testing, and disaster recovery exercises.
• Collaborate with IT&D and Operations for ADMS capabilities and data.
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve defects through support cases.
• Participate in on-call coverage and after-hours support during storms.
• Represent the ADMS team in change and incident management processes.

Skills

Technical leadership

ADMS expertise

C# / .NET

SQL & scripting

Education

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

Tools

IBM WebSphere MQ

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Oracle GoldenGate

SFTP

Visual Studio

Job description

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as Principal Platform Engineer - ADMS, and find your superpower. We need you!

We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Principal Platform Engineer for our Critical Infrastructure Electric Applications team. This position is located in Liverpool, NY. If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our Technology & Innovation organization, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do

As Principal Platform Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership and support for the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS). ADMS is a critical platform used by New York control centers and field operations teams for outage management, electric distribution network planning, and grid stability. You'll be responsible for maintaining the overall health, performance, and reliability of the ADMS platform; supporting integrations with internal and external systems; maintaining custom software solutions; and providing subject matter expertise for projects involving ADMS. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Provide technical support for ADMS integrations with internal and external platforms using technologies such as IBM WebSphere MQ, Oracle GoldenGate, and SFTP.
• Develop and maintain database objects including stored procedures, packages, and scripts in Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
• Administer and support custom developments using Visual Studio .NET framework (C#)
• Build, maintain, and enhance application health monitoring and alerting capabilities.
• Collaborate with Operations and IT&D teams to provide guidance and expertise regarding ADMS capabilities, functionality, and data.
• Plan and lead ADMS software upgrades, maintenance activities, resilience testing, and disaster recovery exercises.
• Serve in a lead role on projects requiring ADMS subject matter expertise.
• Coordinate with software vendors to investigate and resolve application defects through support cases.
• Represent the ADMS team in change management and incident management processes.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours support for ADMS.
• Provide off-hours support during storm events and other operational emergencies as required.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience supporting mission-critical or operationally critical IT/OT systems

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience supporting commercial ADMS platforms such as GE, Hitachi Energy, AspenTech, or similar
• Software development and scripting experience with .NET, Java, Python, SQL, and PowerShell or similar
• Experience developing and supporting Oracle and PostgreSQL database solutions
• Familiarity with Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration and command-line operations
• Experience within the electric utility industry
• Experience working with IBM MQ or similar enterprise messaging technologies.

More Information

• This is a band D role
• Location: Liverpool, NY - hybrid
• Role Closes: 12h November
• Hiring Manager: Eric Vandewater
• Recruitment Business Partner: Cyril Lenoir
• Business Unit: Technology & innovation - NY CNI Electric Applications

More Information

Rewarding work and a collaborative, team-oriented culture are just the beginning. Review our digital benefit guide at ngbenefitslivebrighter.com for full details and descriptions.

Our organization follows a hybrid work structure in our service territory (NY & MA) where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. We work with our employees to foster a flexible work schedule.

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$126,000 - $148,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.