GMS Application Developer
Compunnel - Taylor, TX
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JOB SUMMARY The GMS Application Developer designs, develops, and supports a suite of Electric Power Grid Applications, including Energy Management System (EMS) applications such as Topology Processor, Power Flows, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Load Frequency Control, Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS), ICCP, SCADA, CIM Importer, Interfaces, Dynamic Stability Analysis, Load & IRR Forecasting, PMU, and Network Model Management System (NMMS). The role adheres to software development life cycle (SDLC) processes, performing testing and validation to deliver quality software to customers. This position reports to the Supervisor/Manager of Grid & Market Solutions (GMS) Technology Development - Grid team. Key Responsibilities Develop and support EMS applications including Power Flows, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Load Frequency Control, Load Forecast, DTS, and custom client's EMS applications. Work with Network Modeling team on CIM data modeling and EMS CIM Importer development. Troubleshoot and resolve Voltage and Transient Stability Analysis (VSAT/TSAT) application issues. Design and implement IRR (Wind/Solar) forecast requirements using Siemens WebSDK. Collaborate with vendors to ensure quality software delivery and integration of vendor systems (GE EMS, Siemens NMMS, Powertech DSA/VSAT/TSAT, EPG PMU/RTDMS, iTron MetrixIDR). Provide 24x7 Level 2 support for critical production issues. Automate development processes using CI/CD tools (Bitbucket, Apache Maven, Jenkins). Create and deliver training presentations on GMS grid applications. Develop integration and data flows between EMS applications and downstream systems (VSAT/TSAT, MMS, Itron Load Forecasting, IRR forecast interfaces). Design optimization solvers using CPLEX/AMPL models. Perform code reviews and approve changes from other developers. Automate unit and regression testing using scripts and tools such as Selenium. Represent E at market participant meetings and provide guidance on GMS applications. Lead enterprise-level application design, architecture, and integration solutions. Mentor and coach developers, ensuring adherence to best practices in software development. Research emerging technologies and recommend adoption to improve grid applications. Required Skills Programming: C, C++, VisualC++, FORTRAN, Java, Perl, Python, PL/SQL, Shell Scripting. Web Development: J2EE, Servlets, SOAP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, XML. Databases: Oracle, SQL Server. Tools: Git/GitHub, JBOSS, Tomcat, Tibco JMS, AMQ. Optimization Solvers: CPLEX/AMPL, Gurobi. Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, AIX. Experience Requirements Level 1 Engineer: Level 2 Engineer: Minimum 2 years related work experience beyond degree. Level 3 Engineer: Minimum 3 years related work experience beyond degree. Senior Engineer: Minimum 5 years related work experience beyond degree. Lead Engineer: Minimum 8 years related work experience beyond degree. Education Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Required). Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Preferred).
Created: 2026-03-10