Real-Time Control and Data Acquisition Engineer (Level I - V)

Georgia System Operations Corporation; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 70,880 - 173,900; Full time

Job summary

Georgia System Operations Corporation is seeking Engineers I-V in Tucker, Georgia. This position involves responsibility for the Energy Management System (EMS) and real-time control data acquisition. The role requires varying levels of EMS experience, with an emphasis on project implementation, technical assistance, and engineering analysis.

Qualified applicants must possess a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, preferably in Electrical Engineering, with relevant experience in SCADA and power systems. Competitive salary range of $70,880 to $173,900 annually, alongside a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of EMS/SCADA experience for Engineer I.
• 2+ years of EMS/SCADA experience and power system operations for Engineer II.
• 4+ years of solid experience for Engineer III.
• 6+ years of solid experience for Engineer IV.
• 8+ years of solid experience for Engineer V.

Responsibilities

• Implement transmission and distribution projects into the EMS system.
• Assists with engineering reviews relating to EMS functions.
• Technical lead in performing engineering analysis.
• Provide technical assistance to other team members.

Skills

Electrical schematic diagram reading

CAD software knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Three-phase power understanding

Data Communications and SCADA Protocols

Database access techniques (Access, SQL)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

This position is a member of the Energy Control Systems (ECS) Group and more specifically, the Real‑time Control and Data Acquisition (RCDA) team. The RCDA Team has the overall technical responsibility for ensuring the Energy Management System (EMS) accurately represents the generation, transmission, and distribution assets of OPC, GTC, and the EMCs. This representation allows the generation and transmission control room operators the ability to economically dispatch generation, monitor facilities, control high side protective and sectionalizing devices, monitor alarms and events, collect and present accurate, reliable data in real‑time.

Job Duties

Engineer I and II: Assists with implementing transmission, generation, and distribution projects into the EMS system in accordance with RCDA standards. Assists with engineering reviews relating to EMS functions such as database design and integrity, communications integrity, metering data timeliness and quality, and other related system abilities to provide quality and timeliness of information. Supports studies or services for GSOC, GTC, OPC, and other ECS associates regarding EMS/SCADA operations, systems, and data. This position is expected to assist other RCDA team members with EMS design and consulting services for EMC members.

Engineer III – V: In addition to the responsibilities described above this individual is expected to possess power system, operational and EMS/SCADA knowledge. This individual should be able to provide technical assistance to the RCDA team members, operating, design, and field personnel. This position is expected to participate and be the technical lead in performing engineering analysis. This position may be responsible for external interfaces with other departments and/or companies regarding EMS/SCADA planning, operations, standards, policies, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, with the preferred discipline being Electrical Engineering.

Experience

• Engineer I: Zero to two (0–2) years of EMS/SCADA experience which might include deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design with experience in substation and/or transmission line design is desirable.
• Engineer II: 2+ years of EMS/SCADA experience which might include deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design. Candidate should have at least two (2) years of experience in power system operations. Some experience in substation and/or transmission line design is desirable.
• Engineer III: 4+ years of solid experience in EMS/SCADA deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design. Candidate should have at least four (4) years of experience in power system operations. Additional experience in substation and/or transmission line design is preferred. Work experience with a GE/Alstom EMS is preferred.
• Engineer IV: 6+ years of solid experience in EMS/SCADA deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design. Candidate should have at least six (6) years of experience in power system operations. Additional experience in substation and/or transmission line design is preferred. Work experience with a GE/Alstom EMS is preferred.
• Engineer V: 8+ years of solid experience in EMS/SCADA deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design. Candidate should have at least eight (8) years of experience in power system operations. Additional experience in substation and/or transmission line design is preferred. Work experience with a GE/Alstom EMS is preferred.

Equivalent Experience

• Engineer I: A minimum of six (6) years of electric utility experience using EMS/SCADA in power system operations and/or a minimum of three (3) years of direct EMS/SCADA experience including deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design of power system equipment and operational components.
• Engineer II: A minimum of ten (10) years of electric utility experience using EMS/SCADA in power system operations and/or a minimum of five (5) years of direct EMS/SCADA experience including deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design of power system equipment and operational components.
• Engineer III: A minimum of twelve (12) years of electric utility experience using EMS/SCADA in power system operations and/or a minimum of six (6) years of direct EMS/SCADA experience including deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design of power system equipment and operational components.
• Engineer IV: A minimum of fourteen (14) years of electric utility experience using EMS/SCADA in power system operations and/or a minimum of eight (8) years of direct EMS/SCADA experience including deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design of power system equipment and operational components.
• Engineer V: A minimum of sixteen (16) years of electric utility experience using EMS/SCADA in power system operations and/or a minimum of eight (8) years of direct EMS/SCADA experience including deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design of power system equipment and operational components.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

Must obtain and maintain Bulk Electric System Cyber Authorized Status as defined in GSOC’s CIP Cyber Security Policy 301 and NERC Reliability Standard CIP 004 – Personnel Risk Assessment.

Specialized Skills

• Engineer I and II: Must be able to read and understand electrical schematic diagrams. Knowledge of CAD, MS Office, and a general understanding of computer databases and computer systems is desirable. Candidate should have a general understanding of metering installations, metering calculations, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), RTU configuration, Data Communications, SCADA Protocols, and Electrical Field Instrumentation. A good understanding of three‑phase power, phasor diagrams, and power calculations is expected. Should also be familiar with database access techniques (Access, SQL, Oracle). Organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer/team communications skills are needed to be successful.
• Engineer III – V: Must be able to read and understand electrical schematic diagrams. Knowledge of CAD software, MS Office, and a general understanding of computer databases and computer systems is required. A firm understanding of three‑phase power, phasor diagrams, and power calculations is expected. Also should have an expansive understanding of metering installations, metering calculations, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), RTU configuration, Data Communications, SCADA Protocols, and Electrical Field Instrumentation. Must be proficient in using database access techniques (Access, SQL, Oracle) to resolve data problems or ensure data quality. Must have experience troubleshooting system problems involving real‑time data communications systems. Candidate should be familiar with Oracle scripts, basic UNIX commands, and DNP‑3 protocols. Experience with Data Historian preferred. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer/team communications skills are needed to be successful.

Travel

15%. Travel may be required to provide support to our customer base located throughout the state of Georgia and to obtain training and/or attend seminars, etc.

Unusual Hours

Due to the critical nature and continuous operation of the Control Center, this position will be subject to calls and occasionally may be placed on call. This position is required to assist with the resolution of problems whenever contacted. The on‑call support staff is responsible for correcting the problem, implementing a workaround, or devising a workaround.

Benefits

Salary: $70,880 – $173,900 per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Georgia System Operations Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including veterans and disabled. We are a drug‑free workplace. All applicants are subject to substance abuse testing.