SCADA EMS Engineer

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• Job Title:
  
  Engineer Senior (or) Staff
• Grade:
  Exempt 58 (or) Exempt 56
• Job Code: 125856 (or) 125852

This role provides engineering and technical support for the SCADA/EMS system used to monitor and control the OGE electrical system. Responsibilities include programming, designing, implementing, and analyzing all facets of the SCADA/EMS software, ensuring 24‑hour real‑time operation and coordination with other OGE departments.

Complex responsibilities related to the primary focus of the job area, applying best practices and in‑depth business knowledge to solve challenging problems and improve products or services.

• Provide engineering and technical support of Power System Network applications, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, and Optimal Power Flow for system operators.
• Support the System Operator team on state estimation and power flow analysis.
• Perform state estimator, power flow and contingency analysis during significant system events.
• Responsible for long‑term planning of EMS databases, sizing expansion and implementation to accommodate electrical system model expansion.
• Develop and maintain seasonal transmission SCADA database equipment ratings, verify updates, facilitate notification, validate accuracy, and resolve conflicts.
• Act as a resource for less experienced members, possibly directing technical work of others.
• Implement Southwest Power Pool initiatives that impact Energy Management processes and applications, specifying gaps and representing the company in meetings.
• Monitor industry activity to provide consultative advice on complex engineering matters related to transmission operations.
• Perform data management and extraction to support reporting, regulatory requests and operations support.
• Develop and maintain documentation and operating procedures for all system and application functions.
• Coordinate ICCP communications to maintain real‑time monitoring and data exchange with Southwest Power Pool and interconnected utilities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or PE, and 2 years of related engineering experience (non‑engineer experience such as internship, design, drafting, or engineering tech experience counts at half rate).

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or PE, and 5 years of related engineering experience (at least 3 years as an engineer, with up to 2 years of non‑engineer experience counting at half rate).

• Experience in developing, modifying, and maintaining system models.
• Experience using, modifying, and maintaining SCADA/EMS systems.
• Experience interpreting and applying NERC reliability standards.
• Experience performing detailed event analysis following a transmission disturbance.
• Strong communication skills in speech and writing with all organizational levels and external professionals.
• Self‑motivated and capable of independent decision making.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience in multiple engineering initiatives.
• Strong project leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and strict deadlines.
• Team player with interpersonal skills for diverse personalities.

• Required on‑call rotation.

This position is classified as a Safety‑Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan.

• Manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
• Work within stringent deadlines.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of multiple engineering initiatives.
• Self‑motivated with strong project leadership.
• Independent decision‑making and effective communication.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Pre‑employment drug screen.
• Pre‑employment physical.
• Position‑specific exams as needed (consult Health & Safety).
• Position is classified as a Safety‑Sensitive Job; subject to Drug Testing Plan.

Staff: $78,458 – $104,624
Senior: $94,848 – $126,464