Full-Time

Senior Database Administrator

Posted on 10/31/2025

S&C Electric Company

S&C Electric Company

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

Compensation Overview

$103.5k - $137.1k/yr

+ Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
SQL
Oracle
Linux/Unix
Database Administration
Requirements
  • A 4-year degree in Information Systems / Computer Science / related field or equivalent work experience supporting.
  • Demonstrated work Experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.x or higher.
  • Demonstrated work Experience working in Unix or Linux Operating Systems
  • Demonstrated work experience as a Database Administrator or a similar role, showing in-depth knowledge of managing database systems.
  • Familiarity with database design, coding, and documentation, including database backup procedures, and recovery systems.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and other applicable programming languages.
  • Rounded troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, emphasizing a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues affecting database integrity.
  • Good organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to work in a team and independently, driving forward impactful projects with limited supervision.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for conveying information to diverse stakeholders. Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and end users is a key strength.
  • Willingness to adapt to the ever-evolving technological landscape, staying current with industry best practices and emerging technologies.
  • Capable of embracing diversity and equity to ensure successful contributions towards a respectful and inclusive workplace.
Responsibilities
  • Primarily responsible for the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of database systems.
  • Create robust new storage database structures, incorporating high-level security features.
  • Manage existing database storage structures and adapt configurations to meet the evolving needs of the company.
  • Own the process of managing database user accounts, ensuring permissions and access controls are programmed correctly and compliant with departmental guidelines.
  • Offer training to end users on how to access the information in the database.
  • Identify, analyze, and debug issues related to malfunctioning programs, ensuring the integrity of the database remains unscathed.
  • Create and maintain database backups, safeguarding critical data against unforeseen events.
  • Responsible for proactively updating the database security protocols and staying abreast of industry best practices and technological improvements to implement compliant protocols.
  • Collaborate, both internally with other database administrators to maintain Oracle EBS Application tiers, and externally with cross-functional teams, offering expertise in addressing SQL database requirements for a diverse set of applications.
  • Follow the existing development workflow processes and make recommendations for improvements to enhance the efficiency of database-related activities.
  • Undertake other IT projects and tasks as assigned by IT functional leadership.
  • Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
  • Improve/enhance business processes and update standard work procedure documentation
  • Complete assignments as a member of a project team and lead small to medium-sized projects.
  • Communicate status, issues and resolutions to business clients, supervision, and project managers.
  • Follow established IT standard work procedure documentation and best practices.
  • Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
  • Provide off-hours, on-call support for Oracle EBS as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certification
  • Experience working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
  • Experience working with ASCP Job Scheduling
  • Knowledge of industry databases, including but not limited to MYSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB.
  • Experience managing support incidents and tasks using Service Now.
  • Linux Certification
  • Experience leading some small and medium-sized projects following industry standard project management practices.

S&C Electric Company designs and delivers equipment and services that help modernize and protect the electric grid. Its products and solutions aim to make power delivery safer, more reliable, and resilient, enabling utilities to transform their infrastructure for a grid that operates with fewer outages and supports a sustainable energy future. The company builds on a century-long history, starting with the Liquid Power Fuse, and continues with a global, diverse workforce focused on grid modernization, protection, and control. What sets S&C apart is its combination of a long legacy of technology and strong customer service, paired with a broad portfolio of grid solutions that address both safety and reliability at scale. The firm’s goal is to empower the transition to an outage-free, sustainable electrical energy future by delivering robust, integrated products and services for the intelligent grid.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1911

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What believers are saying

  • SEL-651RD retrofit in Q4 2026 captures SEL-standardized utilities seamlessly.
  • 275,000 SF Palatine facility boosts U.S. manufacturing for grid resilience demand.
  • Aguascalientes expansion serves growing Latin American power quality needs.

What critics are saying

  • G&W Viper-ST undercuts TripSaver II by 20% in lateral protection contracts.
  • Eaton Cooper VFI displaces VacuFuse II in underground restoration bids.
  • Huawei SF6-free reclosers flood U.S. market, underpricing TripSaver FXR by 40%.

What makes S&C Electric Company unique

  • TripSaver FXR Recloser cuts outage costs on overhead lateral circuits.
  • IntelliRupter PulseCloser uses 95% less energy than conventional reclosers.
  • SEL-651RD partnership enables fiber-optic IEC 61869 interoperability for PulseClosers.

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PR Newswire
Feb 2nd, 2026
S&C and SEL partner on interoperable grid control solution with 95% lower fault-test energy

S&C Electric Company has announced a collaboration with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories on the upcoming SEL-651RD Advanced Digital Control, expanding interoperability for its IntelliRupter PulseCloser Fault Interrupter. The partnership combines S&C's PulseClosing Technology, which uses 95% less energy than conventional reclosers, with SEL's protection and automation capabilities. The solution uses a fiber-optic interface based on IEC 61869 Sampled Values, simplifying installation and improving measurement accuracy compared to traditional analog cabling. The SEL-651RD will serve as an additional control option for both new and existing IntelliRupter installations, enabling utilities already standardised on SEL to integrate the technology seamlessly. The SEL-651RD is expected to be available for retrofit applications in Q4 2026, with further deployment options planned for 2027.

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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Feb 20th, 2025
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France Media
Sep 17th, 2024
S&C Electric Co. Opens 275,000 SF Manufacturing Facility in Palatine, Illinois

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