IT Specialist – Utility Operational Technology

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

. Provide IT operational and maintenance support to client systems and applications .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT operational support and maintenance for electric utility systems, with strong capabilities in scripting, database management, and system administration. Proficient in troubleshooting and enhancing grid application software while ensuring high performance in customer communications and operational activities.

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IT Operational SupportGrid Application Software ManagementPowerShell ScriptingSQL Database ManagementElectric Utility Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

System AdministrationData AnalysisScriptingWindows Server MaintenanceConfiguration ManagementTroubleshootingAutomationDatabase UpgradesTest Plan DevelopmentOperational Technology Support

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

OpenGridPragmaOutage Management System (OMS)PowerShellPythonSQLPL/SQL

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilitiesPower GenerationTransmissionDistributionWater UtilitiesRegulatory Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OraclePythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide IT operational and maintenance support to client systems and applications
Design, configure, test, administer, automate, and monitor grid application software, including OpenGrid, Pragma, and Outage Management System (OMS)
Troubleshoot real-time grid integration and perform system administration
Assist with system logic, processes, and data
Ensure high standards of performance for customer communications and operational activities
Write and review documentation describing configuration processes, logic, and test plans
Contribute to database and operating system server upgrades
Create and execute PowerShell scripts and/or Python code
Collaborate directly with the IT team to maintain, improve, and implement communications, hardware, and software infrastructure
Provide high-tier technical support during active outage events
Participate in the shared on-call duty support rotation, including nights and weekends during severe weather or system emergencies
Support data requests from SQL databases specific to electrical utility events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
3-5 years of IT experience
3-5 years of IT experience supporting operational technology (OT)
3-5 years of IT experience working in Electric Utilities software environments, hands-on with CGI Outage Management System applications such as Pragma, OpenGrid, or Oracle
Experience performing data analysis
Experience using a variety of SQL tools, such as PL/SQL
Experience with scripting tools, such as PowerShell or Python
Experience with Windows Server maintenance
Experience in regulatory environments, especially working with agreements/contracts
Electric Utility industry experience or similar, such as Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, or Water Utilities
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Ability to support on-call duty rotation, including nights and weekends during severe weather or system emergencies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off