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ADMS System Engineer – Job Description
Job Title: ADMS System Engineer
Location: South Plainfield, NJ
Work Mode: Onsite 5 days/week OR Hybrid – 3 days onsite + 2 days remote
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 11/01/2026 – 10/31/2027
Immigration: US Citizen or Green Card only – No H1B
Interview Availability: Starting 09/30/2026, preferably 3:00–5:00 PM EST
Position Overview
We have an immediate requirement for an ADMS System Engineer to support a major utility client in South Plainfield, NJ. The ADMS System Engineer will be responsible for the full technology lifecycle of Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) , including implementation, configuration, integration, testing, deployment, upgrades, production support, troubleshooting, and system maintenance.
The role requires strong hands-on experience with ADMS/Grid Operations Systems and the ability to work closely with system operators, analysts, product managers, cybersecurity, network teams, vendors, and other technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, develop, test, deploy, and support ADMS solutions and integrated systems.
- Analyze business requirements, operational workflows, and end-user needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Support ADMS implementation and production operations across development, test, and production environments.
- Perform system upgrades, patches, enhancements, defect fixes, and deployment activities.
- Troubleshoot escalated ADMS issues and perform detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) .
- Analyze application logs, system traces, configurations, and recent changes to identify and resolve issues.
- Monitor system performance and ensure ADMS applications meet reliability and operational requirements.
- Support integration testing involving SCADA, OMS, GIS, DMS, Historian, ICCP , and enterprise data interfaces.
- Validate data flow, system interfaces, and integration points supporting grid operations.
- Perform Windows and Linux server/workstation patching and environment readiness activities.
- Work with Windows/Linux command-line tools for configuration and troubleshooting.
- Interpret network topology diagrams, IP/LAN schemas, firewall configurations, server architecture diagrams, and interface specifications.
- Configure workstations, applications, servers, and system components according to project requirements.
- Work with virtualization platforms such as VMware vCenter for provisioning, monitoring, and maintaining system resources.
- Collaborate with network, cybersecurity, infrastructure, application, and vendor teams to resolve technical issues.
- Support end users with system access, configuration, login, and functional requests.
- Participate in peer reviews of technical designs, configurations, implementation plans, code, and deployment artifacts.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting procedures, system configurations, and operational runbooks.
- Develop and manage operational/analytical reports and dashboards, including Power BI , where required.
- Communicate system status, technical issues, deployment activities, and resolutions to technical and business stakeholders.
Must-Have Skills
- 10+ years of experience supporting, upgrading, and implementing ADMS.
- Hands-on ADMS implementation and production support experience.
- Strong ADMS / Grid Operations Systems integration experience.
- Strong systems troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) skills.
- Experience supporting utility/grid operations environments.
- Experience with ADMS interfaces/integrations such as:
SCADA
- OMS
- GIS
- DMS
- Historian
- ICCP
- Enterprise data integrations
- Experience with Windows and Linux environments.
- Experience with system logs, traces, configuration validation, and technical troubleshooting.
- Ability to work with network diagrams, IP/LAN configurations, firewall information, and server architecture.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- VMware vCenter experience.
- Power BI/reporting experience.
- Experience with cybersecurity and network teams in utility environments.
- Experience supporting ADMS upgrades, patches, and new module deployments.
- Experience working with system operators and grid operations teams.
- Experience with utility application environments and enterprise integrations.
Candidate Requirements
- 10+ years of hands-on ADMS experience preferred/required.
- Must have experience with ADMS implementation, upgrades, and production support .
- Must be willing to work onsite in South Plainfield, NJ either 5 days/week or under the approved hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite + 2 days remote.
- US Citizen or Green Card only.
- No H1B.
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