Associate Power Systems Developer

Aspen Technology; Medina; On-site; SAR 278,000 - 348,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled software developer specialized in power systems. This role involves designing and developing advanced applications for Energy Management Systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, with proficiency in C/C++ programming and understanding of power system concepts. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team focused on innovative solutions to enhance efficiency in transmission networks and ensure reliability in emergency situations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field required.
• Proficiency in C/C++ coding in a practical setting.
• Understanding of power systems including generation and transmission necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test software applications for the power systems industry.
• Analyze customer requirements for application design.
• Maintain existing software applications in the power system domain.

Skills

Power systems concepts

C/C++ programming

Analytical tools (MATLAB, PSLF, etc.)

Understanding of outage management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

PowerWorld

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

You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team where you will create advanced applications for Energy Management Systems (EMS) that enable our customers around the world to perform efficient and holistic real-time monitoring of complex transmission networks, intelligent and reliable security analysis for developing effective strategies to avert, mitigate and cope with system emergencies in their transmission grids.

Your Impact

• Design, develop and test software applications used in the power systems industry.
• Analyze customer requirements and develop software application designs that satisfy customer requirements.
• Develop product documentation for software applications.
• Design theoretical algorithms and deliver the implementation in software applications.
• Create test procedures and perform testing including unit and algorithm proof testing.
• Maintain existing power system software applications and internal tools.
• Perform technical reviews on development work products.
• Stay up to date with the latest NERC/FERC standards and power system engineering industry developments.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, BS EE with Power Systems Emphasis, Mathematics or related technical field.
• Understanding of power systems concepts in generation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources (DER)/DER integration and/or outage management.
• Proficiency with analytical tools, e.g., MATLAB, PSLF, CYME, PowerWorld or other similar tools.
• Exposure to Transient Switching studies using EMTP/EMTDC/PSCAD or equivalent software.
• Proficiency in C, C++ and/or C# coding (school or work setting).
• Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering with Power Systems Emphasis, Mathematics or related technical field.
• Demonstrated understanding/application of knowledge in areas of power flow, state estimation, DER control and network optimization.
• Knowledge of high voltage Electrical Power Systems.
• Experience developing software in a commercial setting using C, C++ and/or C#.

The salary range for this role is $74,200.00 - $92,800.00. 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.