PowerOn Reliance Application Engineer - TRC Companies, Inc.

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Overview:

Will consider candidates near other TRC offices (https://www.trccompanies.com/offices/

 

The PowerOn Application Engineer will be an essential part of our team to grow the consulting practice in the Operational Technology and Real-Time Systems domain.

 

This role is required for the implementation of advanced SCADA and Power System applications. Application implementations include functional analysis (requirement traceability), documentation, configuration, test case drafting, testing, defect triaging and automation test (Katalon) support.

Responsibilities:

• Performs applications configuration and tuning, performance, uptime, and health monitoring and security patching in support of Energy Management System (EMS) platform
• Execute validation tests, results analysis, defect analysis and triage
• Provides technical support and problem-solving capabilities
• Triage, delegate and follow up through defect resolution
• Work with Application Engineering team to push defect resolution
• Collect system information for defects to provide to SME’s
• Troubleshoot and debug Reliance system issues (be able to review logs, investigate, resolve issues)
• Work with SME’s to determine root cause, resolve, install and retest
• Provides documentation on test and user procedures
• Analysis and update of functional and non-functional traceability matrix
• Ensures quality assurance standards and procedures are followed
• Implement technology solutions to optimize the effectiveness of the EMS platform, and help develop appropriate procedures for their implementation and operation
• Perform necessary technical corrective actions to restore failed or failing technical services on EMS platform
• Conduct code review, deployment, testing and monitoring of break/fix patches and modifications
• Ensure that the systems database is adequately sized and configured to support all remote field devices utilizing various protocols and calculated values
• Provide auditable documentation recording the changes on the Energy Management System platform delivered as part of support services
• Deliver weekly report detailing Energy Management System support deliverables completed during the reporting week

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of work experience in Power system applications – Power Flow, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Load Frequency Control, Dynamic Stability Analysis, Load Forecasting, Operator Training Simulator (OTS)
• Highly preferred work experience in GE PowerOn Reliance with background in power system applications & concepts
• Experience working in Linux/ Windows Operating systems & working experience with Relational Databases (Oracle, SQL DB) is preferred
• Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Required) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields

 

Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

 

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

 

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers:

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range:USD $84,594.00 - USD $170,019.00 /Yr.