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Essential Responsibilities:

• Acts as a member in Software Center of Excellence, with responsibilities in high-quality design and development practices.  Implement new functionalities in power system application software with focus on modelling aspects.
• Understands customer application modelling needs. Knowledge about the CIM format is a plus.
• Work with customers on model migration and conversion of data to format needed for advanced Power Systems Application, SCADA and Power Market.
• Provides maintenance of power systems application functionality, including code fixes, documentation, and user interfaces.
• Collaborates with system/project engineers, frontend developers and EMS, DMS and market application developers to implement solutions that are aligned with product direction. 
• Consults with technical leads to ensure that project-related system design guidelines are being followed.
• Interfaces with customers on general and specific issues within area of functional expertise.  

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with thesis or related work in power systems with 0-1 year of experience in the relevant field

Desired Characteristics:

• Work and/or academic experience in the power systems area.
• Programming skills in C++, Java or other related language, as required. Knowledge on Perl, PowerShell and SQL (MSSQL and/or T-SQL) scripting languages. Basic understanding of database structures and management.
• Knowledge of assigned technical area and a good understanding of the EMS software.
• Exposure to CIM and other model exchange formats.
• Good understanding of power systems and/or energy management systems with focus on modelling for Power Applications
• Knowledge and experience with electric utility industry practices
• Software design skills at the application and technical area level.
• Ability to see integration issues and to preclude schedule impacts.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.  Ability to write professional and technical reports and procedures. 
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Demonstrates a high degree of personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to rapidly adapt and to find solutions to unexpected problems.
• Capacity to learn on the go and understand the principles presented during trainings (formal or informal), with the ability to autonomously apply them on a specific task.
• Prior exposure to tools like DBB or ETS will be considered a significant advantage

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