Senior GMS-EMS Application Engineer

Position Overview

Qualus Digital Solutions specializes in Secure and Sustainable Grid Integration, helping the electric industry keep the lights on in the face of increased frequency of cyber-attacks, intensity of natural disasters, and penetration of renewable and distributed energy resources. The company has clients and employees coast to coast and is led by an experienced management team that has worked together in multiple successful startups.

Qualus Digital Solutions provides software implementation and integration services to help our customers adapt to the rapid change in the electric industry. We also partner with the US Department of Energy (DOE) on various research and development projects to find innovative solutions to the new challenges the electric industry is facing. In short, we provide modern solutions that deliver on our mission to support the achievement of our customers’ and the nation’s energy sustainability and reliability goals. To learn more, visit QualusCorp.com.

We are seeking an experienced Senior GMS/EMS Application Engineer to join our Digital Solutions team.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Design, configure, integrate, and test the power systems applications of GMS/EMS systems to meet the specific needs of our electric utility clients.
• Develop and execute system build plans accounting for software architecture, information security, and hardware deployment.
• Perform detailed testing, tuning, and commissioning to ensure power system applications will meet customer and industry requirements.
• Work with the Project Manager and provide technical input into the overall project schedule, budget, resource requirements, and risk management.
• Support engineering workshops and work closely with customers to understand their operational needs, provide system training, and configuration to meet their needs and ensure contract requirements and specifications are met.
• Perform customer training and consulting on GMS/EMS modeling to ensure the effective use and maintenance of the GMS/EMS applications.
• Perform system and acceptance testing with the end customers.
• Develop scripts and other middleware solutions to integrate 3rd party systems.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and collaborate with technical experts in various domains.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in the field and ensure systems are implemented in accordance with industry best practices.
• Travel to customer sites and work directly with customers to successfully deliver, test, and integrate systems.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Enjoys being subject matter expert that can provide technical leadership regarding advanced power systems applications in GMS/EMS systems.
• Is focused on delivering quality solutions that delight our customers.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment working with various stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Sees themselves as an integral member of the team with a desire to be involved in the full project implementation lifecycle including proposals, requirements, design, implementation, testing, support, and advisory services.
• Communicates well and can self-manage while working in our 100% remote team.
• Is curious and enjoys learning new methods and technologies while shipping quality solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Power Systems Engineering role.
• For EMS focused candidates, strong knowledge of power systems modeling (including CIM), state estimation, contingency analysis, and advanced analysis tools such as transient and voltage stability analysis.
• For GMS focused candidates, strong knowledge of generator modeling (including jointly owned units), automatic generation control, economic dispatch, generation scheduling, and power markets.
• Experience with GMS/EMS implementation projects.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and customer focus with high standards of professional ethics.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• Strong command of the English language.

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• Experience with OSI monarch GMS and/or EMS product suites.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting critical operation or information technology systems.
• Strong knowledge of NERC reliability and cybersecurity standards.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a focus on Power Systems.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

EEO Statement

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please email careers@qualuscorp.com.