Senior Operational Technology (OT) Application Engineer

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for communities and clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time.

About the role

TRC is seeking a Senior Operational Technology (OT) Applications Engineer for the Outage Management System (OMS) Application to join the TRC Digital team. TRC Digital delivers IT/OT expertise and solutions to address client needs, with a proven track record supporting utilities in deploying complex operational technologies. The Senior OT Application Engineer will grow the consulting practice in the Operational Technology and Real-Time Systems domain, working on systems that improve grid efficiency and expand Smart Grid capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Project Lead for small to medium projects, co-responsible for delivering projects to completion and owning the technical scope.
• Develop and execute system build plans accounting for software architecture, information security, and hardware deployment.
• Contribute to overall project planning and sprints, ensuring technical dependencies are covered.
• Work closely with customers to understand operational needs, provide system training, and configure systems to meet requirements.
• Implement control systems at electric utilities to improve operational efficiency while ensuring contract requirements are met.
• Perform system and acceptance testing with end customers.
• Develop scripts and middleware solutions to integrate third-party systems.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and collaborate with technical experts across domains.
• Travel to customer sites to deliver, test, and integrate systems (25% average travel).
• Ensure delivered solutions comply with contractual requirements and address gaps with scope change agreements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar Application Engineering role or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience with products from major SCADA/EMS/DMS providers (e.g., GE, OSII, ABB, AVEVA/Schneider, Siemens).
• Industry experience with SCADA, Advanced Distribution (ADMS), Outage (OMS), or Switch Order (SOM) Management Systems.
• Experience supporting critical operational or information technology systems.
• Strong work ethic, including willingness to learn and investigate new technologies.
• Technical understanding of networking, security, operating systems, virtual environments, and systems integration.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and understand big data technologies and relational databases.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel (25% average).

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off (15 to 25 days per year, contingent on employment status and seniority).
• Minimum of 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws.

Pay

Salary range: USD $98,009.60 – USD $175,000.00 per year. Compensation varies based on experience, education, skill level, and geographical location. Eligibility for the annual Discretionary Bonus Program is contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance.