Senior Operational Technology Application Engineer

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

Will consider candidates near other TRC offices (https://www.trccompanies.com/offices/) 

TRC is a global consulting firm providing environmentally advanced and technology-powered solutions for the oil and gas, power, and infrastructure industry. We are seeking a Senior Operational Technology (OT) Applications Engineer for the Outage Management System (OMS) Application to join our TRC Digital team.

TRC Digital, a business unit within TRC, delivers IT/OT expertise and solutions to best address our client needs and has a proven track record supporting utilities in the deployment of complex operational technologies. We have broad capabilities for IT/OT project delivery while being highly specialized to meet the needs of each individual client. We are the trusted advisor and implementation partner for electric and gas utilities undergoing digital transformation and can offer deep experience across utility OT systems.

The Senior OT Application Engineer will be an essential part of our team to grow the consulting practice in the Operational Technology and Real-Time Systems domain.

You will be working on an Outage Management System (OMS) that spans the electric utility’s operational and information technology domains. In this role, you will be building systems that improve the efficiency of the utility’s grid operations and capture information and data in support of their business functions. These systems will expand the utility’s Smart Grid capabilities by providing detailed insight into the operations of the electrical grid, from the generation of power to the delivery at the customer meter. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of the electrical grid, which will reduce environmental impacts through the conservation of crucial resources.

Responsibilities

• As a senior resource, you may be asked to be the Technical Project Lead for small to medium projects and will be co-responsible with the customer and vendor to deliver the project to completion and owns the technical scope for the project.
• Develop and execute system build plans accounting for software architecture, information security, and hardware deployment
• Contribute to the planning of the overall project, and upcoming sprints. He/she will ensure that all technical dependencies are covered with a plan.
• Work closely with customers to understand their operational needs, provide system training, and configuration to meet their needs
• Implementation of control systems at electric utilities that improve their efficiency to operate the modern grid while ensuring contract requirements and specifications are met
• Perform system and acceptance testing with the end customers
• Develop scripts and other middleware solutions to integrate 3rd party systems
• Troubleshoot complex problems and collaborate with technical experts in various domains
• Travel to customer sites and work directly with customers to successfully deliver, test, and integrate systems
• Ensure that the delivered solution is compliant with the contractual requirements and that any gaps is covered with a scope change agreement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar Application Engineering role or an equivalent combination of related education and experience in a related role.
• Previous experience with products from one of the major SCADA/EMS/DMS providers including GE, OSII, ABB, AVEVA (Schneider), Siemens, etc.
• Industry experience with SCADA, Advanced Distribution (ADMS), Outage (OMS), or Switch Order (SOM) Management Systems
• Experience supporting critical operation or information technology systems
• Strong work ethic including willingness to learn and investigate new technologies and problems
• Technical understanding of networking and security, operating systems, virtual environments, and systems integration
• Strong systems background with the ability to troubleshoot across complex systems
• Understand concepts of big data technologies and relational databases
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent
• Willingness to travel (25% average)

Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

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Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range

USD $98,009.60 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.