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ECC Designer/Programmer

Avangrid

The Role

Overview

Develop, implement, and maintain Energy Management System software and support.

Key Responsibilities

  • scada maintenance
  • disaster recovery
  • integration testing
  • hardware support
  • custom applications
  • power analysis

Tasks

-Troubleshoot and diagnose problems within EMS utilizing various software programs and utilities. May require working with vendor support. -Performs primary responsibilities for multiple EMS subsystems to include but not limited to Data Acquisition Control (DAC), Historical Data, Dispatcher Graphical User Interface (GUI), Inter-control Center Communication Protocol (ICCP), Power System Analysis and Real Time Calculations. -Provides support and guidance within the group. -Maintains complex proprietary computer programs, SCADA, Network Model, and Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS) databases, along with dynamic displays which are used to dispatch the power system. Required to prepare written reports explaining operation variances of programs for vendors. -Implement and maintains infrastructure and procedures for Disaster recovery, essential data backup of application software, operating systems, historical data, network configuration and similar data required to restore the EMS to production operation and necessary to maintain business continuity and compliance with regulatory requirements. -Performs administrative tasks associated with the maintenance of the EMS and associated support systems. Include; operating systems, relational database management systems, communication front-end components, network infrastructure and software applications that comprise a number of functional subsystems key to the operation of a critical business system. -Coordinate with external departments in the commissioning of field devices, ensuring correctness and accuracy of device inputs as it relates to the Energy Management System and consistent with departmental requirements. -Represents the Company on internal and external task forces or working groups as appointed. -Provides training within the group. -Perform integration and testing of new EMS upgrades, and software patches. This may require travel and extended stays at Vendors factory site. -Provide H/W support as required to ensure continuous operation of critical EMS functionality. -Provide departmental cross-training as well as assist in training Dispatcher staff. -Provides for hardware backup and identifies additional required skills to include Fortran and SQL. -Performs engineering studies and prepares written reports using power system analysis software included with the Energy Management System and other software utilities such as PSEE and/or PSLF as adopted by the company for similar purposes. -Develop custom applications to support changing operational requirements, system improvements, and other customer needs. -Maintains up-to-date documentation and procedures that define the operability of the infrastructure. -Provide real time power system data upon request to external departments and other entities as required to fulfill business and compliance objectives.

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • sql
  • c++
  • unix
  • cad
  • iccp

What You Bring

-Willingness to broaden skill set to accommodate changing requirements. -Familiar with the dynamics of a complex power system network. -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited electrical engineering or computer science program. -Able to troubleshoot and isolate problems on a distributed computer network. -Proficiency to work independently or in a group and willing to share -Familiar with database structured query language, SQL and methods for retrieving data via direct SQL or ODBC. -Strong verbal and written communication skills. -Proficiency using relational databases. -Proficiency to manage multiple projects simultaneously. -Able to analyze, debug and develop software programs using programming languages; C, C++, Fortran, perl, unix shell scripting and Visual Basic. -Proficiency with operating systems; Unix and Windows-2000. -Proficiency using a CAD program. -Ability to streamline manual processes via automation using innovative techniques. -24-hour standby required. -Knowledge of communication protocols, networking concepts and ICCP.

The Company

About Avangrid

-Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities. -Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states. -Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems. -Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades. -Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential. -Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade. -Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Renewable Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Smart Grids

Grid Infrastructure

Power Generation

Natural Gas Utilities

Electric Vehicles

Charging Infrastructure

Energy Storage

Clean Heat

Building Electrification

Integrated System Planning

Distribution Grid Operations

Digital Customer Experience

Sustainable Industrialization

Hydrogen Energy

Smart Meter Deployment

Grid Automation

Visa Sponsorship

-non‑citizen applicants must comply with applicable immigration requirements to work.