Principal Engineering System Analyst

About the role

Under limited supervision, oversees and performs activities related to the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of all primary hardware and software systems within Operational Technology (OT). These systems include the SCADA/Energy Management System (EMS), Relational Database, SEL TEAM/Blueframe systems, and MV90 Metering.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the 24x7x365 availability of the SCADA/EMS system by monitoring the equipment and responding to and resolving problems.
• Builds and maintains electric utility SCADA/EMS displays and commissions existing and/or new SCADA points (control, status, and analog) with substation field engineers using legacy technologies as well as new Smart Grid IED technologies.
• Administers all SCADA/EMS databases and associated software. Ensures that the configuration for all EMS systems is accurate and current.
• Writes scripts to support the EMS system for data collection and reporting. Assists all users in data extraction and reporting of EMS information.
• Gathers user requirements and supports users of OT systems including SCADA/EMS, Data Historian, SEL Team/Blueframe Software, MV-90 Metering, and software/systems that help optimize O&M substation equipment efficiency across multiple equipment platforms.
• Works as a team member in developing and supporting applications that forecast power system usage, record historical trends, and aid in decision support.
• Serves as the primary point of technical escalation for complex SCADA/EMS issues and represents Operational Technology in cross-departmental and vendor technical discussions.
• Mentors less advanced OT Engineering Systems Analysts while taking ownership of high-priority projects.
• Evaluates, recommends, and leads the adoption of new OT technologies and industry best practices to improve system performance, reliability, and cybersecurity posture, providing technical guidance to leadership on emerging Smart Grid and EMS solutions.
• Strong understanding of grid operations, real-time data monitoring, and energy market systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices (e.g., NERC, FERC, IEEE).
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for complex Energy Management Systems.
• Ensures adherence to MEAG Power’s compliance program requirements and formal OT change-management processes for all SCADA/EMS system modifications.
• Performs rotating on-call duties as necessary to support relevant systems and participation in emergency after-hours response scenarios, including but not limited to, manual load shed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Technology/Systems, or a related field of study.
• At least 10+ years of progressive experience in building, maintaining, and commissioning SCADA system displays and database points for an electric utility.
• Experience with SEL RTACs and the Sentient Energy applications is considered a plus.
• A combination of education and demonstrated related work experience may be substituted for a college degree.