IT Systems Architect (Scottsdale, AZ)Leverage advanced knowledge of computer science, electrical and electronic engineering principles to analyze, design, implement, administer, and support Clearway's Operational IT systems. This will include collaborating with business stakeholders to enhance existing systems and contribute to the team and organization's continuous improvement objectives. Specific duties include:
- Implement projects for delivery of software systems and applications to support Realtime Operations, Performance Engineering and Data Analytics, Asset Management, Operations and Maintenance business functions of Clearway Renewables.
- Develop and maintain SCADA/EMS technical databases, displays and associated processes and procedures including checkout with SCADA enabled field equipment.
- Assist in monitoring software system projects to implement and enhance systems and applications related to Generation Management System, Energy Market Interface System, Energy Settlements, Realtime and Historian Systems, Operations Business Intelligence Systems, and NERC-CIP compliance.
- Develop and maintain software system interfaces and data exchange with external systems such as ICCP external control centers and FEP to RTU/IEDs.
- Develop procedures, processes, and applications necessary to provide safe and secure technical operations systems that meet reliability regulatory standards.
- Maintain familiarity and operational understanding with all SCADA/EMS applications and interfaces.
- Develop and maintain computer programs and customized programming scripts necessary for custom software applications.
- Provide advice to the project management teams regarding the implementation of system enhancements and new systems through the project life cycle, ensuring appropriate documentation and processes to ensure compliance.
- Perform PC, server, application, data center, and general network troubleshooting and problem resolutions experienced by users.
- Provide a consistent interface between business and vendors as it relates to vendor support, corporate standards, product upgrades, installation, and maintenance.
- Provide "real-time" technical support for System Operators and Generation Dispatch and Power Marketing personnel.
- Participate in 24X7 On-call support rotation.
- May telecommute up to 40% of the workweek from a location within the Scottsdale, AZ metropolitan area.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or closely related quantitative field, plus five (5) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience performing software system and application development. Experience, which may be gained concurrently, must include the following:
- 5 years of experience performing configuration activities for various software applications;
- 4 years of experience working with real-time software applications, including EMS and GMS;
- 4 years of experience conducting software development research with a focus of renewable energy system integration;
- 3 years of experience in testing software for Energy Management Systems and Energy Markets Interface systems;
- 3 years of experience using SQL databases, including Postgres, Oracle, MySQL, and MSSQL, as well as coding languages, including C, C++, and Python.
In the alternative, will accept a Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or closely related quantitative field, plus three (3) years of professional experience performing software system and application development. Experience, which may be gained concurrently, must include the following:
- 3 years of experience performing configuration activities for various software applications;
- 3 years of experience working with real-time software applications, including EMS and GMS;
- 3 years of experience in testing software for Energy Management Systems and Energy Markets Interface systems;
- 3 years of experience using SQL databases, including Postgres, Oracle, MySQL, and MSSQL, as well as coding languages, including C, C++, and Python;
- 3 year of experience conducting software development research with a focus of renewable energy system integration.
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Job site: 4900 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 5000, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. May telecommute up to 40% of the workweek from a location within the Scottsdale, AZ metropolitan area. 40 hours per week, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Send resume to Clearway Energy Group, Attn: Alexandra Farias, Human Resources Manager, 1200 Smith Street, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77002.
