Associate Operations Systems Engineer

Operations Systems Engineer, Associate

Location: Vacaville, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid 2 days onsite per week

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $40.00 $43.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Yes (10%)
• Residency Requirement: This position requires the worker to live within a specific time/distance from the work location.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The mission of the Operations Systems Group within the Electric Grid Operations Department is to provide comprehensive engineering solutions to improve transmission system reliability and enable future growth of the Electric Transmission Grid. In addition, the Group provides outstanding engineering support to Operations by resolving complex issues via implementation of state of the art technology. This position is in the EMS (Energy Management System) Operations team within the Operations Systems group in Electric Grid Operations. The Operations Systems group provides technical support for Electric Grid Operations. EMS Operations provides operational, engineering, and project management support for the EMS platform as well as support for the technologies used by the Grid Control Centers.

The Operations Systems Engineer will report to the Supervisor, Operations Systems Engineer and be a member of the EMS Integration team. This group consists of EMS Engineers who provide operational support of tools utilized by Electric Grid Operations (EGO) and Transmission Operations Engineering (TOE). Coordinate with EMS major project leads. Participate in strategic planning and engineering analysis on EMS infrastructure. Work with program managers and partner with other departments (i.e. IT, System Automation) for their support in completing critical work, managing system performance and controlling costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting tasks and system admin. for Linux systems.
• Support project tasks as assigned.
• Support all projects related activities including system testing and documentation.
• Responsible for identifying and addressing gaps in EMS processes.
• Interact with EMS staffs for the change of the system.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Kubernetes, AWS and cloud technologies.
• Working knowledge of project timeline, tasks control.
• Working knowledge of scripting tools on operating systems.

Preferred Skills

• Operational knowledge of the Linux operating system.
• Experience with software testing/integration for real-time systems.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to take initiative.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience (preferred).
• NERC Access required.

Required Experience

• 0 3 years of experience in system engineering.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Hybrid schedule: 2 days onsite per week.
• Personal phone will be used during business hours for communication if necessary.
• Vendor must provide 1 monitor; client will provide laptop.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading utility and energy company operating across the U.S., delivering reliable natural gas and electric service to millions of customers. With a major hub in California, the organization employs tens of thousands of professionals across engineering, grid operations, IT, data governance, and supply chain functions, making it one of the largest investor-owned utilities in the country. The company is actively undergoing a significant digital transformation and continues to grow its teams of systems engineers, operations engineers, data specialists, and technology professionals who support the reliability and modernization of the electric transmission grid.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-08132

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