Senior EMS Modeling Engineer

TRC Companies, Inc.; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 91,603 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with traditional and Roth IRA

Paid time off (15–25 days)

8 paid holidays per year

Sick, family, and disability leave

Jurisdiction-specific benefit packages

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior EMS Modeling Engineer to grow the Operational Technology and Real-Time Systems practice. This role focuses on EMS modeling, SCADA/ADMS tasks, and TMS display development using GE eTerraSource and FG Display Builder.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of GE eTerra/Alstom Grid experience, a BS in engineering, and strong communication skills to collaborate with teams while ensuring compliance with NERC CIP requirements.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of GE eTerra/Alstom Grid experience.
• BS degree in Electrical/Control/Computer engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with TMS modeling and display building using eTerraSource.
• Familiarity with GE FG Display Builder.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support EMS modeling and applications using GE eTerraSource SCADA/EMS.
• Perform network modeling for internal transmission areas.
• Perform SCADA cleanup tasks including removal of ADMS points.
• Build modeling and displays for Transmission Energy Management Systems (TMS) using FG Display Builder and the eTerraSource 3.2 modeling tool.
• SCADA point-to-point validation and rectification.
• Process SCADA update requests (add/delete/update breakers, reclosers, transmission lines, etc.).

Skills

Real-time systems mindset

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

NERC CIP compliance mindset

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

GE eTerraSource

FG Display Builder

SCADA (ICCP, DNP3.0, Modbus)

GE Habitat/Database modeling

eTerraSource 3.2 modeling tool

Job description

Senior EMS Modeling Engineer

The Senior EMS Modeling Engineer will be an essential part of our team to grow the consulting practice in the Operational Technology and Real-Time Systems domain.

Responsibilities

• Support EMS modeling and applications utilizing GE eTerraSource SCADA / EMS system.
• Perform network modeling for internal transmission areas.
• Perform SCADA cleanup tasks including removal of ADMS points from the transmission database.
• Perform modeling and display building tasks for Transmission Energy Management Systems (TMS) using FG Display Builder and the eTerraSource 3.2 modeling tool.
• SCADA point-to-point validation and rectification.
• SCADA update requests (add, delete, update breakers, reclosers, transmission lines, etc.).

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional experience within the GE eTerra / Alstom Grid / GE Habitat and database modeling environment.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Capable of performing modeling and display building tasks for TMS utilizing eTerraSource.
• Experience and skilled within the GE eTerra / Habitat and database modeling environment.
• Experience and skilled with GE FG Display Builder and GE eTerraSource.
• Experience and skills in GE Advanced applications (RTNET, STNET, etc.) – desired.
• Experience with SCADA communication protocols (ICCP, DNP3.0, Modbus, etc.).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Computer/programming/scripting familiarity – nice to have.
• Power Systems Engineering a plus, but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a real-time systems and compliance mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively including strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to pass NERC CIP compliance background check.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full-time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 paid holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those who work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Benefits applicable to US employees depending on employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction-specific benefit packages for international and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation

USD $91,603.20 - USD $165,000.00 per year.

Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against key performance indicators which vary by year and employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.