Associate GIS Model Engineer

Arpatech; Medina; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Power Systems Model Engineer in Medina, Saudi Arabia. You will be responsible for developing customer distribution network models using ETL processes, engaging in project delivery activities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree related to GIS or Computer Science, along with strong skills in SQL and scripting languages. This role includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Charitable giveback day

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with ETL tools and methodologies.
• Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.).
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design, planning, and execution of ADMS projects.
• Contribute to customer workshops focused on data modeling.
• Document and improve ETL processes and procedures.
• Engage in projects as a model engineer building and maintaining accurate network models.

Skills

ETL tools and methodologies

SQL

Scripting languages (Python, Perl)

Geospatial data concepts

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Overview

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

As a Power Systems Model Engineer at AspenTech, you will engage in a conversion and development of the customer data using ETL (Extract Transform Load) processes, to generate high-fidelity customer distribution network models necessary for AspenTech software. In this role - under the Subject Matter Expert supervision - you will be responsible for generating and refining working DMS data models. You will focus on understand existing customer data sources, their schema, and representation, and applying this knowledge in rapid model development. You will be highly engaged with our customers, participating in all project delivery activities. This position gives you broad exposure to the entire OSI ADMS system and you will have the opportunity to work across functional teams including Power Model Engineers, Subject Matter Experts, DMS and OMS engineers.

Your Impact

• Participate in design, planning, and execution of ADMS projects.
• Contribute to customer workshops focused on data modeling.
• Support customer data quality assessments.
• Extract data from various sources, including databases, web services, and APIs.
• Transform data by cleaning, formatting, and validating it.
• Develop and maintain data quality checks, execute systems and acceptance testing with customers.
• Document and improve ETL processes and procedures, document implementation processes and project deliverables.
• Conduct technical workshops and user training sessions.
• Identify and analyze database queries associated with ETL workflows.
• Tune SQL queries and indexes to improve query execution times.
• Monitor and troubleshoot ETL performance issues.
• Interface with the utilities Geographic Information System (GIS) teams to extract, translate, and load the electrical network model to the Distribution Management System.
• Configure and integrate software components to meet contract requirement specifications and test with customers.
• Document, codify, implement and enforce processes that lead to faster, more efficient ADMS model delivery.
• Develop and maintain data modeling training materials to be used internally and externally.
• Engage in projects as a model engineer building and maintaining accurate network models using monarch NMM Software.
• Participate in end-to-end modeling solutions, including design, GIS data mapping, review, configuration, and integration with systems that contribute data needed to build NMM network models through ETL processes.
• Support sales, customer success, and proposal efforts with technical insight.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of modeling practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field,
• Familiarity with ETL tools and methodologies,
• Understanding of geospatial data concepts and principles,
• Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.),
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems and software applications,
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written,
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize work within tight timelines,
• Willingness to travel (25% average).
• Experience in the Utility Power Industry or equivalent preferred,

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $64,200.00 - $80,200.00. This range represents what we in good faith believe is the range possible for base compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. This range may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, charitable giveback day, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.