Senior Solution Consultant - Digital Grid Management

Aspen Technology; Málaga; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AspenTech is hiring a Senior Solutions Consultant to engage with customers and showcase Digital Grid Management solutions (SCADA, EMS, GMS, DMS, OMS, DERMS). You will support sales by conveying value, running effective software demonstrations, and collaborating with product teams to align offerings with client needs.

The role requires strong presentation skills, technical acumen, and the ability to travel up to 50% to domestic or international locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in solution consulting and/or technical sales support, software sales, and/or industry experience.
• Ability to travel to domestic or international locations (up to 50%).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences required.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn and understand complex software applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct software demonstrations: Present compelling demonstrations of our software products to potential clients.
• Maintain a software demonstration system: Update and upgrade demonstrations with new versions and scenarios.
• Maintain product knowledge: Stay up to date with features, updates, and industry trends.
• Provide Sales support: Assist sales team with technical expertise during client interactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams: Work with product management, development, and SMEs to gather feedback and improve offerings.

Skills

Presentation skills

Technical aptitude

Customer facing

Language skills

Solution consulting

Technical sales support

Electric utility domain knowledge

Programming basics

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Eng / CS or related

Tools

OSI Monarch

Job description

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways - from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

Your Impact

We are hiring for a Senior Solutions Consultant, who will act in a customer facing role, positioning AspenTech - Digital Grid Management (DGM) solutions which are focused on electric utility real-time grid control systems (SCADA, EMS, GMS, DMS, OMS, DERMS). In this role, you will support the sales and marketing teams by showcasing our software products to potential clients. You will play a crucial role in effectively communicating the value and functionality of our software solutions to prospects, helping them understand how our products can meet their specific business needs.

• Conduct software demonstrations: Perform compelling and engaging demonstrations of our software products to potential clients, showcasing key features and benefits. Tailor demonstrations to address the specific needs and pain points of each prospect as needed.
• Maintain a software demonstration system: Work with team members to maintain and enhance the demonstration system. This includes upgrading the software as new versions are released and building demonstration scenarios to showcase the latest features.
• Maintain product knowledge: Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our software products, staying up to date with the latest features, updates, and industry trends. Effectively communicate the value proposition and competitive advantages of our products to potential clients.
• Provide Sales support: Collaborate closely with the sales team to understand client requirements and align software demonstrations accordingly. Provide technical expertise and guidance to the sales team during client interactions, addressing any technical questions or concerns that arise.
• Collaborate with internal teams: Work closely with product management, development, and technical subject matter experts to stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies related to our software solutions. Gather feedback from potential clients and contribute to the continuous improvement of our software products. Continually strengthen your technical and industry knowledge to enhance demonstration skills and collateral.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in solution consulting and/or technical sales support, software sales, and/or industry experience.
• Ability to travel to domestic or international locations (up to 50%).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences required.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn and understand complex software applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in electric utility control systems (SCADA, EMS, GMS, DMS, OMS, DERMS systems) or experience working in utility operations or engineering support.
• Proven experience in software demonstration or sales engineering.
• Prior experience in using OSI monarch software.
• Ability to speak additional languages, such as but not limited to: Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, etc.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices for critical infrastructure systems, specifically pertaining to electric utility control systems and NERC CIP standards.
• Solid understanding of electric utility systems, grid control technologies, and protocols, such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104, ICCP and CIM.
• Experience with database systems and data modeling.
• Basic understanding in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or batch scripts.

Candidates with similar skills or experiences may be considered and training may be offered where needed. Applicants will be reviewed for this position as well as similar roles with varying skill requirements and/or years of experience.