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This role is ideal for a dynamic engineer with a deep understanding of operational technologies and a teamwork mindset. The role of Consultant IV will be focused on providing consulting services to our clients on technical leadership of Operational Technologies (OT) system integration, maintenance, migration and enhancement of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)/Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) for clients. You will work with our clients to understand and identify their functional needs and what application modifications and/or developments are necessary. You will also work with PSC Clients to define and lead Operational Technologies (OT) system test programs and support activities. This role will also mentor more junior consultants and help grow the team. Further development of depth in your technical skills, exposure to project diversity and leadership skills are strongly supported.
Job Responsibility:
Provide project integration and support for the installation, upgrade, and maintenance of Energy Management Systems and Advanced Distribution Management Systems
Oversee and/or participate in development of scripts to help in areas such as data conversion, system configuration, system operation, and testing
Oversee and/or participate in database modelling for new and existing systems
Oversee and/or participate in display editing for new and existing systems
Oversee and/or participate in testing of systems which includes providing feedback of testing results to client and vendors
Contribute to diagnostics and problem resolution including performing root cause analysis and interacting with customer and application vendor engineers
Contribute to system operation improvement initiatives and maintenance documentation based on continuous reviews
Manage deliverables and hours for individual and team projects
Prepare and review reports
Develop application/function design and operation
Mentor, coach and develop junior engineers/consultants
Preparation of detailed technical reports as client deliverables
Global interaction with PSC colleagues to coordinate and execute work activities
Liaise with clients, project/account management, and internal PSC leadership
Advise clients on project and tactical direction as it relates to their SCADA / EMS / ADMS lifecycle / plans
Collect detailed requirements from clients and work with your PSC team to propose the optimal solutions to meet client objectives
Develop methodologies, project plans, and time estimates
Prepare proposals for new work
Manage client expectations through regular communication and responsiveness
As part of the team, track and manage project schedule, budget hours, actions, issues, risks and decisions independently of your own work
Deliver projects with the highest quality standards within project budget, scope, and timeline objectives
Contribute to project sheets, case studies, or other deliverable content
Contribute to small to medium proposal activities for clients
Identifies potential business opportunities or other client challenges and communicates to management
Requirements:
Minimum of Ten (10) years of broad SCADA/EMS/ADMS experience, specifically IT/OT projects, ideally working on integration and replacement of applications and services into legacy environments
Bachelor’s or master’s in engineering or a related field (such as Power Systems Engineering) or, comparable professional experience and capability
Experience executing end-to-end vendor functionality and system integration testing (FAT, SAT and UAT)
Good knowledge and understanding of operational technologies solutions and systems
Experience in SDLC, SCM, and various quality processes and methodologies including risk assessment and management
Experience working with Test Tools (e.g. HPQC, Jira, qTest) for testing and defect management
Performing or creating training programs and mentoring junior level team members
Strong working experience with EMS/ADMS vendor systems (e.g. GEV/Alstom E-terra, AspenTech/OSI Monarch) and associated applications (Historians, Alarms, Mapboard, Load Shed, Outage Scheduler, Variable/Dynamic Line Rating, ICCP, Power System Network, Training Simulation)
Proficiency with EMS modelling tools, display building tools, and domains (SCADA, Generation, Network, Dispatcher/Operator Training Simulator)
Proficiency with modern programming and scripting language
Experience with SQL RDBMS databases
Excellent computer skills, including: Virtualization, Windows server, Windows desktop, and Linux
Strong knowledge of utility industry regulations
Registered Professional Engineering status or willingness to obtain
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Ability to travel, occasionally working evenings and weekends as needed for business development and consultancy work
Nice to have:
Latitude for independent judgment and decision making
Ability to deliver small control center systems projects independently
Ability to function autonomously with minimal to no supervision to accomplish tasks
Works collaboratively with project management and account management functions
Ability to work to deadlines and exceed client expectations
Good presentation skills to represent PSC for client presentations, industry forums, working groups and conferences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – in particular, clear and unambiguous email and technical document writing
Ability to build and improve relationships with global PSC team members and clients
Strong conceptual and analytical skills with outstanding attention to detail
Strong levels of initiative, self-motivation, and aptitude to learn
What we offer:
BUPA private medical insurance
life insurance
annual income protection
reimbursement of a portion of course fees up to a maximum of $5,000.00 a year