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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # ADMS Advanced Application Team/ DERMS End User... - **Company:** Southern Company - **Location:** Bessemer, AL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ADMS (Software), Application Services, Bug Tracking Systems, Software Debugging, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Logical Volume Manager, Mantis Databases, Network Model, Test Management, Reliability of Systems, Smartgrid - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glv3ya ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in engineering + Professional Engineering License is required Preferred Experience + Experience in a **Distribution Control Center (DCC)** or Transmission Control Center + Distribution or transmission engineering/planning experience + Hands-on experience with **distribution switching operations** (approximately 3+ years preferred) + Participation in **storm restoration efforts** + Member of the **Official Switching and Clearance List** (preferred) Behavioral Attributes + Strong willingness to **learn new technologies** and innovate in the utility space + Ability to build and maintain **positive working relationships** in a team environment + Comfortable working in a **fast-paced, dynamic environment** with shifting priorities + Effective **time management and organizational skills** + Demonstrates **ownership, attention to detail, and accountability** + Self-motivated with the ability to understand and execute project direction ## Description This position is part of the Advanced Applications Team responsible for the **support, testing, and development** of the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS). The **Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS)** is a platform that integrates key distribution grid functions such as: + Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) + Outage Management System (OMS) + As-switched network model ADMS enhances real-time monitoring, control, and optimization of the distribution grid. Its Advanced Applications suite enables smart grid capabilities, including: + **Fault Isolation and Service Restoration (FISR):** Automatically evaluates switching options and executes restoration plans during outages + **Fault Location (FL):** Uses short circuit analysis to identify likely fault locations for field crews + **Power Flow (PF):** Allocates load based on real-time SCADA data to identify overloads and voltage violations + **FISR Loss of Voltage** + **FISR Station Outage** + **Rotating Load Shed (RLS)** + **Load and Volt/Var Management (LVM)** The **Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS)** supports grid orchestration of distributed and renewable energy resources by: + Forecasting generation and demand + Developing mitigation plans for forecasted issues + Issuing control signals to grid-connected energy resources Key Responsibilities + Collaborate with subject matter experts to design, implement, and enhance ADMS, with specialty in Advanced Applications, and DERMS functionality + Perform **testing, validation, and debugging** of systems and components using tools such as: + **Mantis** (issue/bug tracking) + **QTest** (test management for ADMS releases) + Coordinate with software vendors to troubleshoot issues and validate fixes + Provide **technical support, training, and guidance** to Distribution Control Center (DCC) personnel and field users + Gather user feedback and develop use cases to improve system functionality + Drive FISR performance improvements + Document and maintain system design, configuration, operation, and maintenance procedures + Lead or support **PDT projects** and implementation of new technologies + Ensure system reliability for a **24x7 mission-critical grid management environment** + Maintain high standards of quality, best practices, and **cybersecurity compliance** + Support efforts to standardize **ADMS** and **DERMS** implementations across operating companies within Southern Company ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Run AI models in the browser: Real life scenarios and implementations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2024-run-ai-models-in-the-browser-real-life-scenarios-and-implementations) - [Times of (climate) crisis - How and why sustainable software is a must!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/988-times-of-climate-crisis-how-and-why-sustainable-software-is-a-must) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Debugging Machine Learning Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/71-debugging-machine-learning-code) - [Kettle and Pot or Peas in a Pod? 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