Systems Engineer II - DERMS Application

What this Job Entails: 

We are seeking an experienced IT System Engineer for the DERMS application platform. A strong applicant will be an expert on Commissioning and Interoperability of 2030.5 field devices with Hybrid Cloud environments and API integrations. The role will be responsible for the commissioning of DERMS sites and the associated application maintenance and support. This role will be onsite 2-3 days a week in the office.

Scope: 

• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues

• Works on problems of moderate scope

• Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Commissioning and Interoperability activities for DERMS control sites.

• Oversight and Accountability for schedule execution for Grid DERMS Flex Connect site commissioning from the point of signed customer contract through SCADA release letter.

• Issue resolution for schedule changes during the commissioning period.

• Coordinate with distribution operations engineers for their review of key customer deliverables like single line diagrams, and control scheme documentation. 

• Coordinate with vendors for inputs to feeder forecasting (SCADA, weather, M&V data) for control site implementation as well as feeders of interest for related programs like Demand Response, and large load customers build out.

• Coordinate with the vendor, the aggregator/2030.5 vendor, Distribution Operation Engineers, and IT support for site systems testing, and commissioning activities.

• Coordinate with the ADMS SCADA Specialist Teams and/or their delegate, to complete ICCP Mappings in a timely manner.

• Coordinate with Distribution Operations Engineers to get implementation sign-off and SCADA release letters completed.

• Provide overview, scheduling, and project support for existing and new vendors who wish to complete interoperability testing. 

• Accountability for keeping the interoperability testing in compliance and on track with SQCDM requirements. 

  
  

• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Experience with DERMS systems and other utilities-related applications.

• Builds productive internal and external working relationships

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

• Experience with computing networks, platforms, and software architectures

• Knowledge and understanding of the definition and traceability of system requirements

• Experience in the implementation of system requirements verification methods

• Experience in the planning of system test activities

• Strong presentation and organizational skills

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Mental ability to perform engineering problem solving and analytical tasks 

• Able to work under project deadlines and associated cost and schedule constraints

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing

• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment

• Must be able to use a computer

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively 

• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Salary Range

$85,120.00 - $134,400.00 USD (Salary)

• Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
• Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

• Dental provided through UHC

• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC

• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)

• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera

• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Days

  401k Plan

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)

• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)

• Paid Holidays

• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law