SCADA/ADMS Database Modelling Engineer

About the role

GE Vernova is looking for a SCADA/ADMS database modelling engineer in Abidjan. The role provides expertise in customer success and growth in the post-sales lifecycle through training, professional services, technical support, renewals, retention and expansion, with a digital focus. It is accountable for the quality of its own work and operates under direct supervision within a defined operations framework.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain the SCADA/ADMS/DMS network model (substations, feeders, switching devices, transformers and protection devices) from the customer's GIS and asset data, running initial and incremental model imports.
• Validate network connectivity, topology, phasing and electrical parameters, and resolve data-quality issues with the customer's GIS and network teams until closed.
• Map SCADA/RTU points to model objects and maintain one-line, schematic and geographic displays.
• Prepare and validate application data for DMS functions (load flow, FLISR, Volt/VAR optimisation) and OMS (customer-to-transformer mapping, crews and devices).
• Support FAT/SAT, cutover and go-live, and train the customer's modelling staff so the model remains sustainable after handover.
• Own technical deliverables throughout the project and work with regional ADMS experts, project management and the customer.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a master's in electrical engineering, electronics, automation and control, industrial computing or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in distribution network modelling, GIS, SCADA/ADMS/DMS, network planning tools or related utility software.
• Solid understanding of distribution network topology and equipment and of power system fundamentals (load flow, phasing).
• Fluent French and working English.
• Desired: ADMS/DMS/OMS model build tool experience, software implementation or digital services experience, Python or SQL scripting, strong data-quality mindset, cross-functional collaboration, customer-facing skills, willingness to travel; distribution utility experience is a plus.

Required skills

• GIS tools such as ESRI ArcGIS, Smallworld or QGIS, with CIM/XML and shapefiles
• SQL, Excel or scripting for data transformation and validation
• Power system fundamentals and network modelling