Energy Management Systems Engineer
ElectriCities of North Carolina
Raleigh, NCJobPosted 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Energy Management Systems Engineer supports the reliable operation, administration, and security of energy management systems, including SCADA, telemetry, load management, distributed generation monitoring, and related communications systems. The role helps maintain accurate, available, secure, and responsive real-time operational systems for System Operations and the Power Agency towns and cities. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, and equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
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Overview
The Energy Management Systems (EMS) Engineer supports the reliable operation, administration, and security of the energy management systems to include SCADA, telemetry, load management, distributed generation monitoring, and related communications systems. This position helps ensure real-time operational systems remain accurate, available, secure, and responsive to the needs of System Operations and allow the Power Agency towns and cities to support the vitality and prosperity of their communities by serving electric customers reliably and economically.
Responsibilities
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Support the administration, maintenance, and improvement of energy management, SCADA, telemetry, load management, distributed generation monitoring, and related communications systems.
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Monitor and support system reliability, data accuracy, cybersecurity, integration, and business continuity for operational technology systems, including troubleshooting issues and coordinating corrective actions as needed.
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Provide technical and engineering support for operational systems, field equipment integration, metering and communications interfaces, database and reporting needs, and system enhancements that support Power Agency operations.
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Work collaboratively with ElectriCities departments, participants, utilities, vendors, and consultants to support system performance and operational priorities.
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Participate in a rotating after-hours support program, serving as a technical resource during operational events, emergency response activities, equipment issues, and other time-sensitive situations requiring sound engineering & operational judgment.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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A bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, computer science, engineering technology, or a related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant electric utility or operational technology experience may be considered.
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3+ years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility, system operations, SCADA/telemetry, cybersecurity, communications, metering, or related technical environment.
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Working knowledge of utility operations, energy management systems, SCADA/telemetry systems, communications networks, cybersecurity practices, databases, and related operational technology is desirable.
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Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, evaluate alternatives, support system improvements, and make sound decisions in routine and time-sensitive operational situations.
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Strong communication, collaboration, initiative, reliability, and independent judgment are required, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external teams.
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Job LocationsUS-NC-Raleigh
Posted Date (10/30/2026 11:34 AM)
ID 2026-1231
of Openings 1
How this job compares
Set against the 11,457 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- North Carolina median$114–204K/yr78 salary ranges
- US median$56–70/hr446 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 117 open Systems Engineer jobs in North Carolina and 11,457 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,561 postings).
- Education
- 4,551 of the 11,457 open Systems Engineer jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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