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PSA ENGINEER: SCADA
We are seeking a PSA SCADA Engineer to support and enhance mission-critical energy management and control systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in SCADA/EMS systems, particularly GE Reliance – GE XA/21, and experience in the full lifecycle of software development, system integration, and support for real-time, high-availability environments. This role will work within a collaborative engineering team, contributing to the design, testing, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of SCADA applications used in power system operations
Design, develop, test, and deploy SCADA/EMS applications and components within the GE XA/21 environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
We are seeking a PSA SCADA Engineer to support and enhance mission-critical energy management and control systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in SCADA/EMS systems, particularly GE Reliance – GE XA/21, and experience in the full lifecycle of software development, system integration, and support for real-time, high-availability environments. This role will work within a collaborative engineering team, contributing to the design, testing, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of SCADA applications used in power system operations
Design, develop, test, and deploy SCADA/EMS applications and components within the GE XA/21 environment.
- Perform full lifecycle development of new features and support existing SCADA applications used in real-time control systems.
- Conduct software validation and verification including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), integration testing, and site commissioning.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues related to mission-critical systems, ensuring system reliability and availability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including controls, communications, and network engineering—to ensure seamless integration and operation.
- Develop and maintain system documentation, configuration management, and test procedures.
- Interface directly with customers to provide technical support, resolve issues, and deliver system enhancements.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities and evaluate emerging technologies for application in SCADA systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- 3 years of hands-on experience in SCADA, Energy Management Systems (EMS), or Real-Time Application development.
- Proven experience working with GE Reliance – GE XA/21 systems is required.
- Strong technical foundation in UNIX/Linux (AIX, Solaris preferred) and Windows environments.
- Proficiency in C, C , SQL, and shell scripting for application development and system automation.
- Familiarity with network communications, real-time data acquisition, and system integration protocols.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills for complex system environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for site testing, commissioning, and customer support.