Senior Consultant II, SCADA/EMS/ADMS

The future of operational technology hinges on experts who can deliver SCADA, EMS, and ADMS solutions with precision and expertise. We are looking for an experienced technical leader to deliver high-impact SCADA, EMS, DMS, and ADMS solutions for our utility clients. This role focuses on hands-on technical execution, team leadership, and strategic consulting across the full lifecycle of energy control systems. You'll work with clients to design, integrate, maintain, and enhance mission-critical platforms for power generation, transmission, and distribution.

This is a senior-level position that also includes project management, best practices consulting, and mentoring of junior engineers. You’ll lead client engagements, shape technical direction, and ensure successful delivery of complex system integration projects. 

Location: You can work from one of our offices or remotely in the USA or Canada. We are not able to accept applications from candiadtes who do not currently live in the US or Canada. 

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on technical and strategic direction related to SCADA, EMS, DMS, ADMS, and Markets system lifecycles
• Develop methodologies, project plans, schedules, and time estimates
• Prepare or contribute to proposals and statements of work
• Manage individual and team project deliverables and hours
• Lead application and functional design for new and upgraded systems
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and consultants
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear, proactive communication
• Perform integration and support for the installation, upgrade, and maintenance of Energy Management and/or Distribution Management Systems
• Lead or contribute to the development of scripts for system configuration, data conversion, operation, and testing
• Design and manage database models for both new and existing systems
• Lead or assist in editing SCADA displays and HMI interfaces
• Conduct system testing, including point-to-point, factory acceptance (FAT), and site acceptance (SAT), and provide technical feedback to vendors and clients
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, including root cause analysis in collaboration with client and vendor engineering teams
• Continuously improve system documentation and maintenance procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Power Systems Engineering or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience with SCADA/EMS/DMS/ADMS systems
• Proven experience mentoring and leading engineering teams
• Strong technical knowledge of vendor systems, including: GE (formerly Alstom), Aspentech (formerly OSI), Schneider, Siemens, or ABB systems
• Proficiency across EMS and DMS domains including SCADA, Generation, Network, and Dispatcher Training Simulator
• Experience with modeling tools, display-building environments, and configuration tools
• Software scripting and debugging experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• Proficiency with SQL-based relational databases
• Strong skills in virtualization, Windows Server, Windows desktop, and Linux
• Experience with factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT)
• Working knowledge of IPv4 networking and system integration practices

About Us

We are an electrical engineering consultancy firm with global operations and we’re growing our dynamic team in North America! Our organization has been tackling the thorniest problems for some of the most prominent industry players for 30 years. We provide critical project consulting support for large energy clients, renewable developers, sustainable energy initiatives, utilities, ISO, TSOs, and everything in between. Our highly collaborative worldwide team of professionals is defining the future of this industry and we’d love for you to come and join us.

Why PSC?

We value a supportive work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working arrangements, allowing you to work at times that suit your life. We provide autonomy to do your best work and hold each other accountable for delivering results. We value in person interaction and meeting our colleagues face to face now and then, even when we work remotely. We are compelled to make a difference and we aim to do the right thing in everything we do. At PSC, our vision is to empower people to transform the energy industry to build a more sustainable world. In line with our values, our culture is focused on empowering our teams to build a more sustainable workplace.

We Offer:

PSC is committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At PSC it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $143,000 USD to $215,000 USD

You may also be eligible to participate in our profit share program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, 10 scheduled paid holidays, and 10 days of sick leave. Additionally, regular full-time employees accrue up to 15 days of paid vacation. Benefits and perks listed on our careers page vary depending on the nature of employment with PSC and the country's work location. For more on benefits see USA Benefits. 

PSC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PSC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status.