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.