EMS (Energy Management Systems) Specialist

JOB-2260

Fully Onsite to start, then hybrid (3 days in office) - Jacksonville, FL

Title: EMS Specialist/Administrator

Functions as technical lead in the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Energy Management Systems (EMS) applications, databases, and infrastructure. This role ensures reliable, secure, and efficient real-time monitoring and control of electrical grid operations or energy assets while meeting all regulatory requirements for NERC/CIP compliance. The EMS Specialist will lead project execution, team development, and compliance related activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or assist the EMS team by providing oversight and mentoring.
• Function as technical lead for operations of Client’s EMS and related systems.
• Function as technical lead for EMS system configuration, calculations, database, and display maintenance activities.
• Schedule tasks, monitor progress, and provide technical guidance.
• Oversee the performance and availability of EMS platforms, ensuring 24/7 uptime for grid operations or energy asset control.
• Lead and coordinate system upgrades, patching, and cybersecurity measures.
• Plan and execute EMS projects such as system upgrades and/or new application, software, and hardware rollouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Operations, Information Security, Compliance, other engineering departments, field technicians, and external vendors.
• Ensure EMS practices adhere to NERC CIP standards and other regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and maintain documentation and participate in audits and compliance reviews.
• Lead and/or assist in the development, implementation and review of compliance processes including workflows and evidence collection.
• Develop and maintain processes, procedures, and training for critical infrastructure protection (CIP) compliance related patching, baselining, disaster recovery, account management.
• Identify and implement system improvements for better performance, analytics, and visualization.
• Provide leadership and example in meeting the company’s safety and wellness goals.

Requirements

Education: A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field AND

Experience: Five (5) or more years of successful experience in energy management systems software applications. OR An equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.

License/Certifications/Registrations:

A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment.

Knowledge of:

• Electric utility infrastructure and associated operational processes.
• Digital Grid Management software applications, e.g. EMS, GMS, DMS, ICCP, SCADA, RDBMS, etc.
• Energy Management Systems architecture, e.g. virtualized servers, workstations, firewalls, switches, RTUs, terminal servers, time and frequency devices etc.
• IT/OT Troubleshooting concepts.
• NERC/CIP regulatory requirements.
• Change management, issue tracking, and risk management concepts.
• Techniques to improve process performance and human risk.
• Training methods and practices for skill development.

Skilled in:

• Software design, development, and maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and incident resolution.
• Project management.
• Training.
• Process improvement and innovation.
• Using required software including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to:

• Manage EMS projects, influencing others to accomplish goals.
• Apply interpersonal skills to assist internal customers with diagnosis, planning, design, and implementation.
• Read, comprehend and apply technical information.
• Lead users in the process of identifying, analyzing, refining, and documenting business requirements and developing test scripts, as required.
• Identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and solve EMS system problems.
• Influence and motivate individuals and groups without organizational authority.
• Analyze difficult and complex issues to reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Effectively handle multiple, changing priorities.

Position Scope:

This position functions as a subject matter expert in all aspects of energy management systems. Ensures reliability and compliance in all facets of real-time monitoring and control of the company’s entire electric grid operations.

Representative of Client

Position will represent Client at NERC, FRCC, and other professional organizations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 13 paid holidays
• 20 days PTO; 25 days after 5 years of employment
• 1 paid personal day
• Jury duty and bereavement leave
• Military leave
• Tuition assistance - $12,000 per calendar year for undergraduate programs and $16,000 per calendar year for graduate programs

The base pay range for this role is $110,000 - $170,000.

• 5-10 years of experience on the bottom end of the salary range
• 10 - 15 years of experience in the middle range
• 15+ years of experience on the top end

_MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group._

_Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States._

_Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening._

_Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs._