SCADA/ADMS DB Modelling Engineer
Job Description Summary
Provides expertise in sustained customer success and growth in the post-sales customer lifecycle through training, professional services, technical support, renewals, outcome attainment, retention, expansion, and customer advocacy with a Digital focus. Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain the SCADA/ADMS/DMS network model (substations, feeders, switching devices, transformers and protection devices) from the customer's GIS and asset data; run initial and incremental model imports using the SCADA/ADMS/DMS model build tools.
- Validate network connectivity, topology, phasing and electrical parameters; identify and resolve data-quality issues with the customer's GIS and network teams and track them to closure.
- Map SCADA/RTU points to model objects; build and maintain one-line, schematic and geographic displays.
- Prepare and validate application data for DMS functions (load flow, FLISR, Volt/VAR optimization) and for OMS (customer-to-transformer mapping, crews and devices).
- Support factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), cutover and go-live, and post-go-live model maintenance; train the customer's modeling staff so the model remains sustainable after handover.
- Own assigned technical deliverables throughout the project lifecycle and work collaboratively with GE Vernova regional ADMS experts, project management and the customer to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of ADMS network modeling and related applications; use prior experience and acquired technical expertise to deliver against established practices.
- Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or master's degree in electrical engineering, Electronics, Automation and Control, Industrial Computing, or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in distribution network modeling, GIS, SCADA/ADMS/DMS, network planning tools, or related utility software.
- Solid understanding of distribution network topology and equipment (substations, feeders, switching devices, transformers, protection devices) and of power system fundamentals (load flow, phasing).
Hands-on experience with GIS tools and data (ESRI ArcGIS, Smallworld or QGIS; CIM/XML, shapefiles) and comfort with SQL, Excel or scripting for data transformation and validation. - Fluency in French and working proficiency in English.
Desired Characteristics
- Experience with ADMS/DMS/OMS model build tools (GE Vernova ADMS or equivalent).
- Experience in software implementation, system integration, or digital services for utility or industrial customers.
Python or SQL scripting for data processing and automation. - Strong attention to detail and a data-quality mindset; ability to work methodically through large datasets.
- Ability to work effectively across functions and regions.
- Ability to understand and improve complex processes in a cross-functional environment.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer-facing skills.
- Experience with distribution utilities is a plus.
- Ability and willingness to travel
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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