IT Specialist - Utility Operational Technology (OT) E2 Consulting Engineers Inc life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) United States, California, Santa Ana Oct 12, 2026 IT Specialist - Utility Operational Technology (OT)

Job Locations US-CA-Santa Ana

ID CA-6349

Category Information Technology Type Full Time Work Location Hybrid About the Organization E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence. Overview We are currently hiring for an IT Specialist - Utility Operational Technology (OT). This role will provide IT operational and maintenance support to client systems & applications. The role is similar to a Systems Administrator, who ensures our client can power through utility grid service outages, with minimal downtime or disruption. This hybrid role will report to the client site at least 2 days per week. Responsibilities Utility Grid - Systems & Applications Design, Configure, Test, Administer, Automate, and Monitor grid application software (OpenGrid, Pragma, Outage Management System, OMS, etc).

Troubleshoot real-time grid integration, and system administration.

Assist with system logic, processes, and data.

Ensure high standards of performance for customer communications, and operational activities.

Writes and reviews documentation to describe configuration processes, logic, and test plans.

Contribute to database and operating system server upgrades. Scripting Create and execute Powershell scripts and/or Python code. Collaboration Collaborates directly with IT team maintaining, improving, and implementing communications, hardware, and software infrastructure.

Provide high-tier technical support during active outage events, including nights and weekends during severe weather or system emergencies. Must support on-call duty support rotation shared with existing team.

Support data requests from SQL databases specific to electrical utility events. Qualifications Required Skills/Attributes 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, etc)

Experience performing data analysis

Experience using variety of SQL tools (such as PL/SQL)

Experience with Scripting tools (such as Powershell or Python)

Experience with Windows Server maintenance Desired Skills/Attributes Experience in regulatory environments (especially working with agreements/contracts)

Electric Utility industry experience or similar (such as Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Water Utilities, etc.) Benefits E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off. Wage Data Per State Requirements The Salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment. Travel 10% Local Candidates only Yes Solicitation Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Notify me of jobs like this