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Deadline to apply: Open until filled 

Pay Grade

16 ,17

*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*

Position Summary

A technical leader with direct responsibilities over the Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) which includes DER SCADA, DER forecasting/analytics and DER scheduling/dispatch capabilities to support CPS Energy reliability and market requirements. Responsible for the uptime and accuracy of the DERMS, safety and security issues affecting the DERMS, meeting applicable regulations and standards, and responding to users and stakeholders of other business units in a timely manner. This position is also responsible for collaborating and aligning technical efforts with EDS, ESMO, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, and Enterprise Information Technology to provide the optimal solution for internal and external customers. This position will lead implementations of distribution/DER automation programs and process improvements as part of the EDS, Customer Service, and ESMO Business Plans for Self-Optimizing Grid (SOG) and energy market participation. Responsibilities also include participating in DERMS strategy, overseeing application development, changes, testing (change management), and support the planning for future application upgrades or replacements, timely distribution of real time data, patch management.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Serves as the lead technical expert of the Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) application which includes the DER SCADA, DER Analytics/Forecasting, DER Scheduling/Dispatching and advanced applications and related systems related to analysis, control, and dispatch
• Leads design and maintenance of integration to business applications needed for effective DERMS operations. These integrations include but not limited to SAP/ERP, Cascade, GMS, MOSS, ADMS, AMI, Web, mobile technologies, GIS, and other SCADA Systems or DER aggregators.
• Facilitates, leads, and collaborates across multiple departments working as a cross functional team leader to develop DER related business processes and efficiencies associated with key business unit DER initiatives.
• Facilitates, leads, and collaborates across multiple departments working as a cross functional team leader to drive process improvements and efficiencies associated with key business unit initiatives.
• Ensures maintenance of the DERMS and associated advanced applications to ensure 24/7 availability and accuracy for DER visibility and dispatch.
• Ensures DERMS technology deployment is well documented using CPS Energy standard documenting processes
• Provides 24/7 control room support for System Operations, ESMO controllers and Customer Service groups.
• Ensures displays, data, and controls are effective, accurate and up-to-date.
• Innovates and facilitates development or deployment and testing of new technology and advanced applications to support CPS Energy DER initiatives.
• Collaborate with EIT, Cyber Security, and Network Engineering to ensure systems are optimally configured for performance and high availability as well as secure from physical and cyber attacks.
• Ensures systems meet NERC, ITGC, NIST and/or any other internal or external auditing requirements as required.
• Lead the timely and accurate distribution of data to groups within and outside of CPS Energy.
• Serve as technical mentor to junior engineers and educate stakeholders and peers on DERMS functionality
• Provide technical input into the department budget development with next level leadership
• Reports DERMS technologies and enhancements as needed to leadership
• Stays current with new technology and industry trends to provide solutions to customers and process improvements to recommend and drive business benefits and efficiencies.
• Participate in industry working groups to stay apprised of latest DERMS methods and technologies
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures.

Demonstrated mastery of engineering discipline skills.

Ability to lead cross-functional business initiatives and teams.

Demonstrated ability to effectively handle a broad range of engineering assignments with minimum supervision.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams on internal projects.

Demonstrated ability to manage project costs, timeline, scope, and risks.

Ability to effectively check work product for adequacy, quality and accuracy.

Effective communication skills focused on understanding customer needs and developing resolution.

Strong people skills, with bias for a collaborative working style.

Ability to work call duty and occasional unscheduled work in the evenings, weekends, or holidays after experience level permits.

Ability to travel occasionally, to off-site work, to seminars, manufacturing plant inspections, etc.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering license in the State of Texas
• Prior Management experience in IT or electric SCADA capacities, specifically distribution management and energy resource market participation
• Familiar with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and electric network modeling to run electric advanced applications (e.g. powerflow)
• Familiarity with the theory and operation of a modern utility electric distribution system and the ERCOT Energy Market
• Experience in project management of complex operational technology and communication platforms
• Familiar with overseeing computer server management and system interfacing standards
• Experience in cyber security best practices and preparing for and participating in regulatory audit

Competencies

Manages Ambiguity

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Drives Vision and Purpose

Drive for Results

Minimum Education

Bachelors of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

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