Transmission Operations & SCADA Specialist

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) seeks a Transmission Operations Support Specialist to ensure proper operation of EMS/SCADA systems and iTOA, including database updates and testing of new devices.

The role requires a two-year degree, NERC and PJM Certified System Operator credentials, and seven-plus years in electric utility operations or engineering. Starting salary ranges from $95,300 to $123,500 with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree with emphasis in math, statistics, basic electricity.
• NERC and PJM Certified System Operator with 7+ years in electric utility operations.
• EMS/SCADA experience and supervisory capability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take timely real-time actions on transmission and substation systems.
• Direct activities of servicemen, linemen, apparatus crews, and electronic technicians.
• Evaluate and approve requests for Clearances and Right-to-Works (RTWs).
• Assist in EMS/SCADA process development for NERC compliance.

Skills

NERC certified operator

PJM certification

EMS/SCADA knowledge

real-time transmission ops

Education

Two-year college degree

Computer courses preferred

Specialized training in electric utility operation

Tools

EMS/SCADA tools

Power system analysis tools

Job description

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) seeks a Transmission Operations Support Specialist to ensure proper operation of EMS/SCADA systems and iTOA, including database updates and testing of new devices.

The role requires a two-year degree, NERC and PJM Certified System Operator credentials, and seven-plus years in electric utility operations or engineering. Starting salary ranges from $95,300 to $123,500 with strong benefits.