Sr. Power Control Systems Engineer (GMS/SCADA)

brk tech, A Berkshire Hathaway Group Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BRK Tech, a Berkshire Hathaway Group Company, is hiring an IT Expert for Power Control Systems in Houston, TX. The role focuses on architecting and delivering AspenTech GMS solutions aligned with regulatory and operational goals.

You will lead scheduling, dispatch, unit commitment, and performance optimization, and drive integrations with SCADA/EMS/DMS and data historians. Strong IT/OT knowledge and cybersecurity focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in engineering/IT related field.
• 3+ years of experience with generation management systems (GMS).
• Exposure to real-time OT/IT environments and system integrations.
• Understanding of data interfaces (APIs, OPC, messaging).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, configure, implement and support AspenTech GMS solutions.
• Lead generation scheduling, dispatch, unit commitment, and performance optimization.
• Own and drive system integrations between GMS and SCADA, EMS, DMS, and data historians.
• Provide expert troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex issues.
• Lead system upgrades, migrations, patching, and testing with minimal disruption.
• Improve cybersecurity posture and collaborate with IT, OT, and cybersecurity teams.
• Support data management and enterprise integration across platforms.

Skills

GMS experience

Real-time OT/IT environments

System integration knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Troubleshooting skills

IT networks understanding

Programming languages experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Power Systems Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

OPC

APIs

Messaging

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway companies power some of the most critical systems in North America—spanning transportation, energy, logistics, manufacturing, retail, and infrastructure. At BRK Tech, we partner across these businesses to build modern, scalable technology platforms that drive real‑world, long‑term impact.

One of our Berkshire Hathaway portfolio companies is hiring an IT Expert, for Power Control Systems based in Houston, TX.

Role Summary

• Architect, design, configure, implement, and support AspenTech GMS solutions, ensuring alignment with operational objectives, regulatory requirements, and long‑term system strategy.
• Lead and support generation scheduling, dispatch, unit commitment, and performance optimization, enabling efficient and reliable power system operations.
• Own and drive system integrations between GMS and adjacent platforms, including SCADA, EMS, DMS, market systems, and data historians, ensuring seamless data flow across operational and business layers.
• Perform advanced system performance analysis, identify optimization opportunities, and deliver recommendations that enhance reliability, efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
• Serve as a trusted technical partner to operations, engineering, IT, and cybersecurity teams, ensuring secure, resilient, and highly available system functionality.
• Lead system upgrades, version migrations, patching, hotfix deployment, and testing, ensuring minimal operational disruption and adherence to best practices.
• Proactively improves the system’s cybersecurity posture, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies aligned with corporate and industry security standards.
• Provide expert‑level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning for complex system issues.
• Lead and drive power systems projects, including system modernization initiatives, new deployments, and enterprise integration efforts.
• Support integration of data management between IT and OT.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with generation management systems (GMS)
• Strong understanding of power generation operations, including thermal, renewable, and/or Cogen assets.
• Experience with real‑time operational systems and OT/IT environments.
• Knowledge of system integration standards, data flows, and interfaces (e.g., APIs, OPC, messaging).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic knowledge Inter Center Communication Protocol ICCP.
• A good understanding of IT networks.
• Experience with software programming languages

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AspenTech EMS, SCADA, or related energy management solutions.
• Knowledge of electricity markets, generation scheduling, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices in OT environments.
• Experience supporting 24/7 operational systems.

Note

At this time, this portfolio company will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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