GSW - PSA Engineer SCADA
Posted 1 day ago by 1766050775
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
USA
Summary: The GSW - PSA Engineer SCADA role at APN Consulting, Inc. involves advanced software development for Power Systems Applications, focusing on SCADA systems. The position requires collaboration with Electric Utilities and ISOs to deliver functional software specifications and ensure successful project outcomes. Candidates should possess extensive experience in SCADA systems and relevant programming skills, with a strong emphasis on real-time systems integration. The role offers flexibility in working arrangements, with a preference for on-site presence in either Melbourne, FL or Bellevue, WA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver advanced Power Systems Application software for SCADA systems.
- Collaborate with Electric Utilities, ISOs, and TSOs on software specifications.
- Design, code, test, and integrate software applications.
- Commission and configure SCADA servers and integrate various protocols.
- Monitor system performance and apply OS/patch management.
- Support cybersecurity measures and disaster recovery schemes.
- Coordinate with field engineers for testing and validation.
Key Skills:
- Proficient in Electric Transmission EMS/SCADA systems.
- Experience with Client Reliance (XA21) EMS/SCADA or equivalent.
- 5+ years in customizing and delivering Network or Transmission Applications.
- Strong knowledge of LINUX, Windows, C, Java, and Oracle Database SQL.
- Experience with real-time systems and troubleshooting skills.
- Good communication skills and proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Hands-on experience with GitHub and ClearCase.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
APN Consulting, Inc. is a progressive IT staffing and services company offering innovative business solutions to improve client business outcomes. We focus on high impact technology solutions in ServiceNow, Fullstack, Cloud & Data, and AI / ML. Due to our globally expanding service offerings we are seeking top-talent to join our teams and grow with us.
Job Title: GSW - PSA Engineer SCADA
Location: Melbourne, FL 32904 or Bellevue, WA 98004 (Preferred On-site, open to Remote)
Duration: 6 months
Roles & Responsibilities
Responsible for advanced Power Systems Application software development and successful delivery of assigned functions to meet corporate project/product commitments. The responsibilities include: working with Electric Utilities or ISOs (Independent System Operators) and Transmission System Operators (TSOs) on functional software specifications, designing, coding, testing, integration, application tuning and delivery.
Desirable Skills / Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:
Proficient in Electric Transmission EMS / SCADA /Implementation Preferable hands-on experience of implementing Client Reliance (XA21) EMS/SCADA or any equivalent SCADA from Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider etc.
Good knowledge of Electric SCADA applications/Power DMS/TMS Experience doing data modelling.
5+ years of work experience in customizing and delivering Network or Transmission Application preferably Reliance.
5 years of experience with LINUX and Windows Operating Systems
5 years of experience with C, Java & Oracle Database SQL, shell scripting, ability to read and interpret logs & debug files Installation of Operating system patches and other 3rd Party Software such as Oracle, NetApp etc.
System configuration and Hands on Experience in GitHub and ClearCase
5 years experience on Realtime or Mission Critical Systems Must have experience in picking up and installing fixes on live customer systems Proven track record of problem analysis, identification and resolution Strong troubleshooting & debugging skills Good communication skills (verbal and written) MS office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and MS Outlook competency Reliance (Formerly known as XA/21) experience Object-Oriented programming techniques, Oracle, and/or system administration, is a plus Reliance grid apps domain Database SQL/PLSQL Test Management / Exposure to automated testing
Education:
Master's or Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Master's in Electrical Engineering specialized in Power System Applications (PSA)
Keywords:
Power On Reliance, XA21, Power Systems, EMS
EXPERIENCE RANGE IN REQUIRED SKILLS: 6-8 years
REQ Intake:
Location: Preferred On-site, open to Remote Interview rounds: 2 1st round: TCS 2nd round: End client
PSA Engineer - SCADA (Real-Time Systems)
Purpose: Implement and maintain real-time SCADA infrastructure integrated with Client ADMS / EMS.
Core Responsibilities
Commission and configure SCADA servers, historian, and comm front ends.
Integrate RTUs, IEDs, PMUs using IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, ICCP TASE.2 protocols.
Design and validate point databases, RTU maps, control points, analog scaling, alarm thresholds.
Coordinate with field engineers for RTU testing and FAT/SAT.
Implement redundancy, failover, and disaster-recovery schemes.
Monitor system performance and latency, apply OS/patch management.
Support cybersecurity hardening (firewalls, certificate management, NERC CIP baseline).
Critical Skills
Client SCADA / Proficy Historian / Grid OS RT Communication protocols (IEC 101/104, DNP3, ICCP) Networking & cybersecurity (VPN, firewalls, TLS, PKI)
Scripting: Python / Shell for automation Real-time OS / server tuning (Windows Server 2019, RHEL 8) Hands-on with SEL RTAC, Siemens SICAM, ABB RTUs preferred
Preferred Background
5-10 yrs SCADA integration / commissioning Electrical / Instrumentation background Client Digital EMS / ADMS certification desirable
Cross-Functional & Soft Skills
Familiarity with Client GridOS, ADMS, DERMS, EMS, Smallworld lifecycle and DevOps tools
Hands-on with JIRA, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, ServiceNow
Strong documentation and communication for customer interaction
Understanding of utility domain, OT/IT integration, cybersecurity, and change control
Agile / DevOps project delivery experience preferred
Pre-Screening Questions
Which communication protocols have you configured or troubleshot (IEC 101/104, DNP3, ICCP)?
Expect details on mapping, polling intervals, and event confirmation logic.
Describe how redundancy and failover are implemented between primary and backup SCADA servers.
Expect hot-standby, mirrored DB, watchdog, and heartbeat mechanisms.
How do you secure SCADA communications in compliance with NERC CIP?
Expect firewall zoning, TLS/PKI, certificate management, user segregation.
When analog data stops updating from an RTU, what is your step-by-step troubleshooting approach?
Expect methodical network-protocol-application sequence.
Describe your scripting or automation experience for configuration or monitoring (Python/Shell).
Expect hands-on examples config validation, log parsing, or polling tests.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences to join our team and help us build a culture of belonging.