ECMS - Project Technical Lead

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and concept design to hardware/software engineering, simulation, testing, and commissioning.

• Review customer specifications, SLDs, protection schemes, and operating philosophies.
• Design ECMS architectures, network topologies, and system integration strategies.
• Configure Ovation databases, control logic, graphics, alarms, trends, and displays.
• Engineer load shedding, generator load sharing, synchronization, black start, bus transfer, and demand management functions.
• Integrate generators, switchgear, substations, transformers, protective relays, RTACs, meters, UPS, and renewable energy systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA, DNP3, and related communication protocols.
• Prepare engineering deliverables including FDS, I/O lists, communication documents, and test procedures.
• Execute FAT, SAT, system integration, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Lead system power-up, redundancy testing, communication verification, and functional testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and control system issues.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, project teams, and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and industry codes. 

Who You Are: 

You should be able to assume responsibility for the outcomes of others. Promotes a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the team. You should be able to deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Actively listens and checks for understanding. Sets aggressive goals and has high standards. You should be consistently one of the top performers. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish as per business needs.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Instrumentation & Control.
• Five (5) to Twelve (12) years of experience in ECMS, PMS, EMS, DCS, SCADA, or power system automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power generation, distribution, protection, and control systems.
• Hands-on experience in system engineering, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup support.
• Experience with generators, transformers, switchgear, substations, protective relays, and metering systems.
• Ability to interpret SLDs, control schematics, protection drawings, and communication architectures.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks and protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and customer-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel for project execution and commissioning.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience with DCS/SCADA/PLC and ECMS solutions.
• Strong understanding of PMS, ECMS, Microgrid, and Hybrid EMS applications.
• Experience in Data Centers, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, LNG/FLNG, Utilities projects.
• Knowledge of AIS/GIS substations, switchyards, and substation automation systems.
• Hands-on experience with IEC 61850 engineering, protective relay integration, and SEL RTAC configuration.
• Understanding of generator controls, AVRs, synchronization systems, and energy storage integration.
• Familiarity with IEEE, IEC, NEC, and utility grid code requirements.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
• Experience leading commissioning activities and customer acceptance testing.
• Proven expertise in software design for ECS functions including load shedding and power sharing.
• Solid understanding of programming languages, preferably C or C++.
• Experience with SEL RTAC and equivalent IED architecture design and configuration

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives — because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.