Transmission System Operator

CareerCircle
South Plainfield, NJ, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$135,000.0 - $145,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Microsoft Windows ADMS (Software) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) C Sharp (Programming Language) Command-Line Interface Cyber Security Computer Networks System Configuration Linux Monitoring of Systems
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Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Network Topologies Python (Programming Language) Local Area Networks Linux System Administration Linux Servers Log Analysis Machine Learning Power BI Robotic Automation Software Systems Integration Virtualization Technology Enterprise Data Management Scripting PIC Microcontroller Software Troubleshooting Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology Vba Programming Language Data Management Firewall Services Module Software Version Control Data Pipelines Vmware Programming Languages

Job description

Firewall Power BI Equities Dashboard Operations Peer Review Market Data Log Analysis Communication System Status Linux Servers Cyber Security Virtualization VMware vCenter Server Patching Ancient History Computer Science Network Topology System Monitoring Performance Review Knowledge Transfer Workflow Management Root Cause Analysis Development Testing Systems Integration Local Area Networks Enterprise Security Business Requirements Technology Life Cycle Information Technology Command-Line Interface Technical Documentation Jersey (Java Framework) Cybersecurity Compliance Transmission System Operator Advanced Distribution Automation Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Application Programming Interface (API) Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA), The Grid Modernization Engineer plays a critical role in the full technology lifecycle of Advanced Distribution Management Systems. This position is responsible for the design, configuration, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of software, hardware, and integrated systems that support grid operations. The Engineer collaborates closely with Analysts, Product Managers, System Operators, and cross functional technical teams to ensure solutions meet all business, functional, and reliability requirements.

The engineer may be assigned to implementation projects or operational support, with responsibilities ranging from building new solution capabilities to maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting existing platforms., * Analyze business requirements, operational workflows, and end-user needs to translate them into technical solution designs, system configurations, and implementation plans.

  • Perform peer reviews of technical designs, implementation plans, configuration settings, code, and deployment artifacts to ensure accuracy, completeness, cybersecurity compliance, and alignment with enterprise standards.
  • Troubleshoot escalated support issues, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend both short-term workarounds and long-term corrective actions.
  • Monitor system performance, review operational reports, and ensure ADMS functionality meets defined service levels, reliability expectations, and regulatory or operational standards.
  • Support deployment activities for new features, subsystems, modules, upgrades, patches, and defect resolutions across development, test, and production environments.
  • Conduct general system troubleshooting, including log analysis, configuration validation, trace review, and verification of recent changes to isolate and resolve issues.
  • Document procedures, system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and operational practices to support knowledge transfer and repeatability.
  • Perform workstation and server patching (Windows and Linux) and maintain environment readiness for project teams, including command line configuration when required.
  • Interpret and work with technical diagrams and documentation such as network topology diagrams, IP/LAN schemas, firewall configuration sheets, server architecture diagrams, and interface definitions.
  • Configure workstations, applications, and system components to meet project and operational requirements.
  • Communicate clearly with operators, project teams, cybersecurity, network teams, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding system status, issues, and deployment activities.
  • Assist end users with system access issues, configuration questions, and functional requests such as login support, password resets, or new feature needs.
  • Support application interface testing (e.g., SCADA, OMS, GIS, DMS modules, historian interfaces, ICCP, enterprise data integrations) to ensure data accuracy and availability.
  • Create and manage operational and analytical reports (e.g., Power BI dashboards) to support operations and decision making.
  • Work within virtualized environments and tools such as VMware vCenter for provisioning, monitoring, and maintaining system resources., Related Jobs Grid Modernization Engineer ADMS Leidos South Plainfield, NJ*On-Site Linux Firewall Power BI Equities Dashboard Operations Peer Review Market Data Log Analysis Communication System Status Linux Servers Cyber Security Virtualization VMware vCenter Server Patching Ancient History Computer Science Network Topology System Monitoring Performance Review Knowledge Transfer Workflow Management Root Cause Analysis Development Testing Systems Integration Local Area Networks Enterprise Security Business Requirements Technology Life Cycle Information Technology Command-Line Interface Technical Documentation Jersey (Java Framework) Cybersecurity Compliance

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience with 8+ years of experience.
  • Experience supporting or implementing Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), SCADA, OMS, DMS, or related utility operational technologies.
  • Knowledge of utility operations, grid management systems, and real-time operational environments.
  • Experience troubleshooting software, hardware, network, and system integration issues.
  • Ability to analyze business and operational requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Experience supporting system deployments, upgrades, patches, and production releases.
  • Knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration, including command-line operations.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware vCenter.
  • Experience working with system integrations and interfaces including SCADA, GIS, OMS, ICCP, historian systems, or enterprise data platforms.
  • Understanding of networking concepts including IP/LAN configurations, firewalls, and network topology diagrams.
  • Experience with log analysis, system monitoring, and root cause analysis.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity practices and enterprise security standards.
  • Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Experience developing operational or analytical reports using tools such as Power BI.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across technical and operational teams.
  • Ability to support end users with system access, configuration, and functional support requests.
  • Experience working in fast-paced operational or utility environments preferred.

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Benefits & conditions

Salary: This position pays a salary in the range of $135,000 to $145,000 annually., Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

About the company

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

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