EMS Engineer/Software Developer

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is currently looking for an EMS Engineer/Software Developer with experience in Energy Management Systems, software development, custom code management, system integration, programming, and real-time control systems. This is a permanent opportunity with an electric utility client in Calgary, Alberta.

As an integral part of the greater Operation Systems department, the EMS Management team is primarily accountable for maintaining the integrity and security of the General Electric (GE) Energy Management System (EMS) to JSG’s client standards through the collection, organization, management, and presentation of data.

In this position, you will be responsible for the maintainenance and enhancements to the core functionality of the EMS, including but not limited to the Habitat, Scada, Generation, and Power system applications of the software suite, including any real time event analysis on the performance of the system. Other responsiblites include designing enhancements to the software, providing requirements to projects and facilitating the implementation of system software in line with Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package.

You will enjoy working with us if:

• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals, and work and learn in a diverse atmosphere - our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment and seek opportunities for transformative change.
• You embrace change, pivot, and adapt with ease.
• You build sound working relationships with others and provide technical support and guidance to coworkers, management, developers, consultants, and vendors as required.
• You can manage project execution on new and existing system functionality from business requirements to review and testing of product.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical support for day-to-day maintenance of the real-time systems (such as SCADA and EMS) and power system monitoring systems as well as administration of the habitat application suite along with OSI PI and third-party tools.
• Provide recommendations on changes to the environment to further “harden” core systems as part of the mitigation strategy.
• Actively monitor and guide designers and developers to ensure designs are well understood and implemented correctly.
• Review of application patches and system configurations; support testing of software security updates, such as patches and anti-virus.
• Provide code review and/or testing for 3rd party developed code prior to adoption and implementation.
• Design and implement custom code following the EMS Code management practice.
• Support functional code design, development, documentation, testing and implementation.
• Contribute to deployment plans and work closely with the operations and support teams during production deployments to ensure a smooth transition and that the operations and support teams have the information required to effectively support the system.
• Assist with the development of site-based procedures for effective real-time system operation, integrity, availability, utilization, data backup, and disaster recovery.
• Execute on established JSG’s client cyber & physical policies and procedures across the critical systems to ensure JSG’s client’s compliance with all Critical Infrastructure Program (CIP) related standards.
• Establish design and coding standards that align with business and architectural objectives.
• Define, coordinate, or execute the development, testing, and implementation of the technical solution, and validate the final product satisfies the defined requirements.
• Perform objective analyses of data and processes and develop recommendations and ensure all documentation represents their subject area accurately.
• In consultation and collaboration with the senior engineers, provides technical solutions and design recommendations to the EMS Systems Manager.

What you’ll bring to us:

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree or Computer Science, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
• Professional designation from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists in Alberta (APEGA) or equivalent.
• Minimum seven years of applicable experience with the following:
  • Programming experience in C/C++, Perl, Python, and PowerShell.
  • Control System Experience including Energy Management Systems, Remote Terminal Units.
  • Experience with custom code management, integration, and delivery.
  • Knowledge of power system software applications, tools, and industry best practices.
  • Experience with GE EMS habitat and Eterra application suite is preferred.

Note: The worksite for this role requires the ability to travel to a location in NW Calgary that is not accessible by public transit.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

#LI-KS1