**ADMS/SCADA Systems Lead** Job Type: **Information Technology** Pay Range **$129,000 to $162,000** Location **Colorado Springs, CO** Date First Posted **1/23/25** Applications are being accepted through: 2/3/25 _*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted._ **ADMS/SCADA Systems Lead** **_This job is eligible for relocation assistance to aid with the costs associated with moving to the Colorado Springs area._** Our SCADA/ADMS (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Advanced Distribution Management System) team is hiring an **ADMS/SCADA Systems Lead** to serve as the lead subject matter and technical expert for our SCADA and ADMS/OMS (Outage Management System) systems. You will lead and facilitate technical changes related to these applications which directly impact our ability to provide natural gas, electricity, water, and wastewater utilities to our customers. The work that you will do is critical to maintaining the data integrity, reliability, compliance, and security of our SCADA and ADMS/OMS systems and related applications. Your technical leadership will enable our Operations division to continuously improve processes, find cost savings, and solve operational challenges through the use and implementation of technology. **What Will You be Doing?** + Leading the planning, analysis, implementation, integration, and administration of database and/or operating systems that relate to the OSI Electra ADMS System + Coordinating with the SCADA team on work processes that involve SCADA data linked to the ADMS system + Collaborating with engineering, operations, and field teams to support electric distribution programs, projects, and initiatives using ADMS applications + Providing ADMS technical support to key stakeholders to minimize application downtime and increase reliability + Supporting the development, testing, and implementation of data integrations between ADMS, OMS, SCADA, and other enterprise systems + Maintaining, updating, troubleshooting, and configuring GIS data used within the ADMS environment; this includes electronic mapping and visualization of the electric distribution network and electric distribution connectivity model + Performing application patching and performance monitoring, and supporting ADMS advanced applications including Distribution Power Flow (DPF), Fault Location Isolation and Service Restoration (FLISR), and Volt/VAR Control and Optimization (VVC/VVO) + Supporting Colorado Springs Utilities' Incident Command Center during large outage events + Training System Operators, Engineering, and Field Support personnel in the use of applications associated with the ADMS/OMS systems to ensure network models are updated for effective use of ADMS technologies Please note that this is a fully onsite position requiring working on a monthly, week-long on-call rotation to ensure 24x7 operational support, and the ability to work extended periods to provide operational readiness of the EMS/SCADA system. **Who You Are** - The ideal candidate is skilled in and possesses expertise with most of the following: + Demonstrated experience with Open Systems International (OSI) EMS/SCADA/ADMS systems + Ability to lead and mentor a team of developers and foster a collaborative and productive work environment + Experience developing and managing ETL processes to ensure seamless data integration + Advanced knowledge of C/C++, SQL, Bash Shell, Python, and/or Windows batch + Basic knowledge of GIS and ESRI ArcGIS Desktop solutions (ArcMap and Pro) Any of the following knowledge, skills, and expertise are **highly valued (but not required)** for this position: + Experience integrating with APIs + Knowledge of NERC CIP compliance + Ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries for data extraction and reporting + Skill in any of Windows, Active Directory, Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Database, Tripwire Enterprise, Tripwire Log Center, or Cisco networking + Advanced knowledge in SCADA/EMS applications (power system modeling, state estimation, contingency analysis, power flow, short-term load forecast, load shed) + Advanced knowledge of ADMS applications (Outage Management System, VOLT/VAR optimization, Fault Location Isolation Service Restoration, Switch Order Management, Distribution Training Simulator) + Implementation of new ADMS/OMS systems + Oracle and SQL database administration The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 25A, 25B, 25D, 25U, 25Z, 250N, 251A, 254A, 255N, 255S, 255Z 17C0, 17D1, 17D2, 17DX, 33S1, 33S2, 33S4, 33SX 6420, 6423, 6425, 6427, IT 2502, 4002, 4010, 5970, 9628, 9646, 9975, 9985, 9634, 9934, 9975, 9985 **Our Commitment to Our Employees** Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program. + Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge + Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year + Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave + Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year + Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather + Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time + Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire + Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements + Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans + Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more + Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date) + Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement + Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program **_ATTENTION_** **_:_** + _All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days._ + _Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate._ + _Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an OPT extension)._ **_Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States._** **Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.** Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force. For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm **Accessibility Accommodations** . If you are an individual with a disability or disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at accessibility@csu.org or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes. **E-Verify and Right to Work Notice** . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530. **Have a question?** If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500. Job Type: Information Technology