Senior Power Systems Engineer

Aspen Technology, Inc.; Arnhem; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AspenTech, a global software leader, seeks a Senior Power Systems Engineer to design, build and deliver power-system models using GIS data for utility grids. You will import GIS data, validate models and support advanced ADMS applications from client sites, collaborating with international teams.

Role focuses on modelling, data mapping, software-enabled grid management, and ensuring high-quality project delivery for energy networks. Travel to domestic/international sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Power Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation and Computer Science, or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with electrical utility control systems (SCADA, DMS, DERMS) or experience working in utility operations or engineering support.
• Experience with network modelling: GIS maintenance, administration, and data entry.
• Database and data structure knowledge and experience (SQL, XML, Mongo, GIS).
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with utility customers to extract GIS data and use DGM tools to import this data into the system to create a functional grid model.
• Take ownership of maintaining the network model and ensure data integrity.
• Configure and provide data for advanced ADMS applications such as Power Flow, Fault Location Isolation & Service Restoration.
• Translate contract specifications into project requirements and communicate them to internal teams.
• Deliver customer training and consult on power system modelling to maximize tool effectiveness.
• Create project and product documentation and perform unit testing and tuning.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Travel flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Power Systems Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Automation and Computer Science

Tools

SQL

XML

MongoDB

GIS

SCADA

DMS

DERMS

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

In this role, the Senior Power Systems Engineer will be involved in designing, building, configuring, testing, and delivering systems all while working closely with other driven engineers and with our customers using AspenTech’s Digital Grid Management software. Specifically, you will be working on the modelling side, managing the mapping, import, and validation data from Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to ensure accurate distribution network models. Working from company and customer sites as required, the successful applicant will contribute to project delivery excellence in support of utility customers in the energy distribution industries.

Your Impact

Work with utility customers to extract GIS data and use DGM tools to import this data into the system to create a functional grid model and take ownership of maintaining the network model.

Support with configuring, providing data for advanced ADMS applications such as Power Flow, Fault Location Isolation & Service Restoration. Evaluate contract specifications and define project requirements. Communicate detailed requirements to internal departments as needed. Work directly with customers and remote engineering team members to understand requirements and communicate project plans. Perform customer training and consult on power system modelling to ensure the effective use and maintenance of a customer’s power system applications. Assist in creating project and product documentation as needed. Perform unit testing and tuning to ensure power system applications will meet customer and industry requirements. Support live customer systems using knowledge of power systems and application functionality with clear, logical thought processes. Assist in creating training materials and project documentation as needed. Stay up to date with the latest industry standards and trends.

What You'll Need

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Power Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation and Computer Science, or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experienced project implementation or operational experience, preferably in the utility industry.
• Experience with electrical utility control systems (SCADA, DMS, DERMS) or experience working in utility operations or engineering support.
• Experience with network modelling: GIS maintenance, administration, and data entry.
• Database and data structure knowledge and experience (SQL, XML, Mongo, GIS).

Soft Skills Required

• Excellent organization, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong commitment to providing superior customer service.
• Ability to work on several projects in parallel in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and flexibility to travel to domestic and international customer sites.
• Flexibility may be discussed through the interview process.

AspenTech is a global software leader helping industries meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. Our Digital Grid Management software suite, including AspenTech OSI products, helps power and utilities companies achieve superior real-time control, optimization and management for exceptional performance of complex energy networks. If you’re looking to make a difference every day and push the limits of performance, AspenTech is doing things no one else thought was possible. As a leading industrial software partner, we help companies all over the world run safer, greener, longer and faster. With over 3700 employees and more than 60 global locations, AspenTech is meeting today's sustainability and business challenges head-on with unmatched expertise, cutting‑edge AI‑powered technology and a passion to innovate.

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Reasonable Accommodation

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