Principal Power Systems Model Engineer

Aspen Technology; Medina; On-site; SAR 476,000 - 596,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Power Systems Model Engineer in Medina, Saudi Arabia. This role requires expertise in transmission system modeling and CGMES CIM standards. You will lead technical engagements with utility clients and ensure successful delivery of modeling solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 10 years of experience in a consulting or client-facing role. The position offers competitive compensation within the range of $127,000 to $158,700 plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transmission system modeling.
• Proficiency with Monarch NMM or comparable platforms.
• Strong knowledge of utility modeling workflows and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagements with utility clients.
• Ensure successful integration of power modeling solutions.
• Conduct client training sessions and workshops.

Skills

Transmission system modeling

CGMES CIM Standards

End-to-end model configuration

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering (preferred)

Tools

Monarch NMM

PSS®E

PSLF

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

As a Principal Power Systems Model Engineer at Emerson-AspenTech Digital Grid Management (DGM), you will lead technical engagements with utility customers to implement, customize, and support power system modeling solutions using Emerson-Aspen Tech’s NMM (Monarch) platform. You will serve as the primary modeling authority, guiding clients in developing high-fidelity transmission models and ensuring successful integration into planning and operational environments. Deep expertise in transmission system modeling, CGMES CIM Standards (15, 16, and 17), and end-to-end model configuration and testing will be essential to delivering high-quality solutions, resolving complex challenges, and driving product adoption.

Your Impact

• Serve as the lead modeling expert supporting utility clients in building, configuring, and maintaining accurate transmission network models using Monarch NMM.
• Apply thorough knowledge of CGMES CIM Standards 15, 16, and 17, ensuring proper interpretation, compliance, and implementation in transmission model workflows.
• Deliver end-to-end modeling solutions, including data onboarding, model configuration, validation, and integration with EMS, SCADA, GIS, OT/IT systems, and planning tools.
• Perform hands‑on model setup, including topology configuration, parameter validation, connectivity checks, and functional testing to ensure model accuracy and reliability.
• Customize integration and data-quality workflows to meet client‑specific requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve technical and modeling issues, coordinating with internal development and support teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Conduct client training sessions, workshops, and develop user documentation to build modeling competency.
• Mentor client engineering teams on model development practices, data governance, CGMES exchanges, and simulation workflows.
• Translate client feedback into actionable recommendations to support product enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with R&D to improve automation, data ingestion, CGMES handling, and usability features.
• Contribute to the development of advanced scripts, tools, and validation processes to streamline model building and quality assurance.
• Provide technical expertise to support sales engagements, customer success initiatives, and proposal development.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of transmission modeling methodologies, regulatory requirements, CIM/CGMES standards, and emerging modeling technologies.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor degree in electrical engineering with a focus on Power Systems.
• 10+ years of experience in transmission system modeling, ideally in a consulting or client‑facing capacity.
• Proficiency with Monarch NMM or comparable power system modeling platforms.
• Strong knowledge of utility modeling workflows, CGMES CIM Standards (15/16/17), and industry‑standard analysis tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSLF, PowerWorld).
• Demonstrated experience in end‑to‑end model configuration, setup, validation, and testing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on Power Systems preferred.

The salary range for this role is $127,000.00 - $158,700.00. 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.