Consumers Energy

Engineer, Operations Applications Engineering – All Levels

Consumers Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Novi • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • Models and analyzes the grid in an Energy Management System (EMS).
  • Supports the operation, maintenance, and integration of new equipment, such as generation or high-voltage transmission lines.
  • Maintains and enhances the availability and accuracy of EMS applications (state estimator, powerflow, contingency analysis, and/or operator training simulator (OTS)).
  • Analyzes and resolves EMS application solution and modeling issues.
  • Develops and maintains detailed power system models to reflect system upgrade projects.
  • Maintains the Ambient Adjusted Ratings (AAR) related EMS applications and processes.
  • Supports the processes required to update, integrate, and maintain AAR data and SCADA measurements used by EMS operations tools.
  • Develops and maintains supplementary data required for the OTS.
  • Assists in operator training activities for black start restoration drills and other exercises.
  • Formulates recommendations for EMS application software and process improvements.
  • Supports North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance activities.
  • Represents ITC on various industry groups and committees.
  • Provides on-call technical support to the Operations Control Room as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
  • Minimum Work Experience Required:
  • Associate Engineer: Entry level or less than two years of related experience.
  • Intermediate Engineer: Between two and six years of related experience
  • Senior Engineer: Six years or more of related experience
  • Experience in one, or combination, of the following is preferred: EMS, SCADA, or other power system analysis and monitoring applications. Long-term planning, design, or real-time operation of electric utility systems.
  • Sound analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision, in a team environment.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Energy Management System (EMS)SCADApower system modelingstate estimatorpowerflowcontingency analysisoperator training simulator (OTS)Ambient Adjusted Ratings (AAR)technical supportproblem-solving
Soft Skills
analytical skillsdocumentation skillsoral communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsteamworkability to work under minimal supervision
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering