EMS SCADA Consultant III

Location: Hybrid (3 Days On-site – 2 Days WFH) – Preferred: Golden, CO | Also Considered: Minneapolis, MN & Amarillo, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant

Are you an expert in EMS/SCADA systems looking for your next big challenge? Trissential is hiring an EMS SCADA Consultant III to join our client’s team and play a pivotal role in the day-to-day support and enhancement of critical real-time grid operations. If you're driven by solving complex issues, working with leading-edge systems like XA-21, and collaborating across teams to keep the grid stable and efficient, this could be your perfect next move.

What’s in It for You?

• Work with Purpose – Support real-time grid operations impacting millions of users across three regions
• Flexible Hybrid Schedule – Enjoy a mix of on-site collaboration and remote flexibility (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)
• High-Impact Role – Be the go-to expert for EMS/SCADA systems, directly supporting the Transmission and Commercial Operations groups
• Growth-Oriented Culture – Spend downtime enhancing your skills and exploring new tech innovations
• Team Synergy – Join a collaborative and technically strong team of engineers, contractors, and interns
  
  

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Support and maintain EMS and SCADA applications, including XA-21 and related interfaces
• Analyze business needs and technical problems to deliver real-time operational solutions
• Troubleshoot system issues, work from issue logs, and coordinate with vendors (eg, ZE)
• Configure EMS interfaces to enterprise apps like ESB, OSI PI, and APIs
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and liaison between IT teams, project stakeholders, and business partners
• Build and modify HMI screens and maintain EMS-related databases
• Participate in weekly project meetings, interface with EPCs, and support 3 regional systems (CO, TX, MN)
• Follow NERC-CIP guidelines and change management processes using tools like ServiceNow
  
  

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 7–10 years supporting EMS/SCADA systems (preferably XA-21 or similar)
• Hands-on with ICCP, RTU, real-time data broadcasting, and historian systems like OSIsoft PI
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages: Python, PowerShell, C/C , PERL, VB, Linux
• Strong analytical skills and troubleshooting mindset for real-time operations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and vendors
• Familiarity with regulated support environments including NERC-CIP compliance
  
  

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with AGC/GDC, TSM, Time & Frequency, Sequential Control, and SOE/Alarm management
• Hands-on in Linux environments and system integrations
• Experience with Digi, Engage, Meinbergs, and OATI Web apps
• Proven record of custom script development and automation for EMS environments
  
  

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Certifications in EMS/SCADA, control systems, or networking protocols are a plus
  
  

What We Offer

At Trissential, we prioritize growth, impact, and flexibility. Join our client’s team and take part in supporting critical infrastructure that keeps our energy systems secure and responsive.

• Competitive Salary – $164,000 – $174,000 annually, based on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans
• Work-Life Balance – Hybrid flexibility with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote each week
• Team-Driven Culture – Collaborate with a tight-knit, cross-functional team
• Career Potential – This contract may extend or convert to a full-time role
• Leave Policy – 3 weeks PTO annually
  
  

Ready to lead and support the systems that power the grid? Apply today to become the EMS SCADA Consultant our client needs, with Trissential by your side!

This role is only open to individuals authorized to work in the United States.