ADMS System Engineer

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.