Senior Energy Control Systems Engineer

United Illuminating; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 141,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and growth

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) match 12%

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The United Illuminating Company in Orange, CT seeks a Principal Engineer - Energy Control Systems to lead the design, testing, and deployment of EMS/SCADA/ADMS/OMS platforms for gas and electric transmission and distribution. You will manage SCADA databases, telemetry, and system definitions, while steering enhancements and commissioning activities across substations and related facilities.

The role demands deep expertise in control system architecture, cybersecurity, and 24x7 operations, and

Qualifications

• Experience with supervising control and data acquisition (SCADA) databases and definitions.
• Understanding of EMS/SCADA/ADMS/OMS platforms and integration with substations.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain SCADA/EMS databases and telemetry data.
• Lead design, testing and development of EMS systems to meet changing requirements.
• Design enhancements to ECS systems to improve user interfaces and functionality.
• Coordinate commissioning of new and redesigned equipment at substations and related facilities.
• Ensure safety, reliability and regulatory compliance in system operation and maintenance.
• Create and review commissioning procedures and provide operational support.

Job description

The United Illuminating Company in Orange, CT seeks a Principal Engineer - Energy Control Systems to lead the design, testing, and deployment of EMS/SCADA/ADMS/OMS platforms for gas and electric transmission and distribution. You will manage SCADA databases, telemetry, and system definitions, while steering enhancements and commissioning activities across substations and related facilities.

The role demands deep expertise in control system architecture, cybersecurity, and 24x7 operations, and