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# SME TESTING AND QA

- **Company:** Propertyvalue Computer Merchant, Ltd.
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $158,080.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ADMS (Software), System Configuration, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Systems Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a774ae29-2cd5-4002-ba8c-a373ff6ebf64

## About the Role

SCADA Experience: Minimum 5 years
SCADA experience required; 10+ years preferred, specifically with OSI Monarch
systems
Must have a minimum 5 years handson experience with OSI Monarch system
architecture and applications (SCADA, FEP, Client/EMS, OpenHIS, CHRONUS, OpenCALC, LocalIO, OpenNet, WEIM, Maintenance Center)
Demonstrated experience developing comprehensive test plans for all the EMS
environments and applications
Ability to create and execute test plans for custom EMS related applications.
Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree, organization, experience working with Government Owned Utilities, and experience with OpenAAR or the ability to rapidly come up to speed with this technology., Bachelors Degree in related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
SCADA Experience: Minimum 5 years SCADA experience required; 10+ years preferred, specifically with OSI Monarch systems.
Must have hands on experience and understanding of Electric Utility Control Center Operations and the operational impact of SCADA/EMS systems.

Additional Preferred Experience
Exposure to ADMS, DERMS, or Distribution Automation systems (preferred but not required).
Understanding of Cyber Security standards for the Utility and/or Security Certification is desirable.
Desirable but not required EIDE/EITK, and related controllers.

## Description

The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise with OSI Monarch Test Tools, EMS interface connections (including ICCP), experience working with CAISO or other markets, hands on or technical lead experience with, AspenTech services, Technical Execution of EMS Upgrade. Perform all technical activities required to support and execute the OSI Monarch EMS upgrade, including installation, configuration, migration, testing and post cutover support for system stability and reliability.
Assist client or independently perform system configuration and development tasks needed for the upgrade and related project work.
Assist client or independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and remediate technical issues or defects identified during the upgrade of lifecycle.
Assist client in preparing and maintaining technical documentation, including test plans, defect reports, configuration records, and process documentation required for the project.
Assist client in upgrading all custom applications required for project, ensuring compatibility, functionality, and seamless integration with the updated Monarch environment.


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