SCADA Engineering Associate/Engineer

Pay Grade

Pay Grade 16

Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.

Position Summary

Provide engineering and technical support to System Operations and enterprise stakeholders on a 24x7 basis to analyze, plan, specify, develop, procure, maintain, and enhance systems, procedures, and processes used to monitor and control CPS Energy’s transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and gas facilities through SCADA and other Operational Technology (OT) platforms. Modify and analyze network models to ensure the accuracy and reliability of OT and advanced applications, while integrating OT systems with external platforms to maximize data accuracy and operational effectiveness. Maintain and support advanced applications and third-party products to optimize system value, design and troubleshoot front-end telemetry infrastructure using various SCADA and OT protocols, and uphold strong cybersecurity and reliability compliance standards. Drive innovation by leveraging existing OT solutions to overcome operational challenges and deliver value to System Operations, the company, and the community.

Deadline to Apply: August 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support to Operations Staff by ensuring OT applications and integrated systems work as expected so CPS Energy can effectively control and monitor its transmission, distribution, and gas systems in real time.
• Provide OT engineering support to Operations Staff to ensure effective execution of power restoration processes for CPS Energy customers.
• Formulate models and provide engineering direction and support in the development and modification of existing OT subsystems, functions, applications, databases, processes, procedures, and documentation to maximize system accuracy, reliability, and usability.
• Perform network model database changes to add, delete, and modify elements in the SCADA application to support reliable and accurate real-time control of CPS Energy’s electric transmission, distribution, and gas systems.
• Ensure OT database accuracy by performing point checkouts with field personnel to ensure reliable and accurate representation of OT models in real-time operations.
• Support advanced electric power flow and state estimation functions for real-time system operations, including state estimation, Volt-VAR optimization, fault location, and isolation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by collaborating with various groups within CPS Energy and creating, maintaining, and verifying OT cybersecurity controls and documentation.
• Assign and direct the technical work of others, including vendors and consultants.
• Work with Enterprise IT personnel to maintain the reliability and availability of all OT system functions.
• Support archiving and reporting tools used by other departments within CPS Energy.
• Support SCADA Operator Training Simulators so System Operators have a viable simulator for required annual training.
• Identify OT application issues or enhancement opportunities and coordinate with application vendors to develop software updates and test plans.
• Work independently to verify vendor software patches and develop detailed testing and implementation procedures for installing new software code on real-time control systems.
• Use technical expertise and creativity to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex problems that increase the value delivered to CPS Energy operations and customers.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities