PSA Engineer - DTS (Dispatcher Training Simulator)

VARITE INC is seeking a qualified PSA Engineer - DTS (Dispatcher Training Simulator) for a client in Seattle, WA. The role involves administering and optimizing Energy Management Systems, conducting model validation, and performing technical corrective actions to ensure system reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Model validation and defect fixing for DTS system
• Perform necessary technical corrective actions to restore failed or failing technical services on EMS system
• Conduct code review, deployment, testing and monitoring of break/fix patches and modification

Requirements:

• Administer and optimize Energy Management System (EMS) system through application configuration, tuning and security patching preferably on GE PowerOn Reliance (XA21) and/or AEMS Platform Software, as well as EMS of any equivalent platforms from Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider etc
• Simulated RTU, Simulated IED, Console
• ICCP, IEC, DNP3, Modbus, Data Modeling, XML/JSON
• Proficient in both Linux and Windows operating environments
• Knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle and SQL Server
• Over 5 years of experience in Power system applications including Power Flow, State Estimator, Contingency analysis, Load Frequency Control(AGC), Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS) with expertise in model validation event creation
• Experience in programming languages for system integration or scripting, such as C, C++, PERL, or similar. SQL & Shell scripting, and ability to read and interpret logs and debug files
• Must have experience in picking up and installing fixes on live customer systems
• Education: Master's or Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent