Senior Project Engineer - Value Assurance

Aspen Technology, Inc.; Medina; On-site; USD 104,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead global initiatives in digital grid management. This role involves ensuring the quality of engineering solutions for utilities worldwide, focusing on SCADA/EMS/GMS/ADMS projects. You will collaborate with project teams, design and integrate systems, and support clients through all project phases. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and the chance to make a significant impact in sustainable grid solutions. If you are passionate about technology and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Matching

Flexible Hours

Employee Events

Fitness Discounts

Travel Opportunities

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in automation and computing with a focus on power systems.
• Proficient in Python and C/C++ programming for real-time control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance during project implementations and quality inspections.
• Design and integrate hardware/software requirements on customer systems.

Skills

Automation and Computing

Power Systems

Real-Time Control Systems

Python Programming

C/C++ Programming

Network Communications

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's in Physics

Bachelor's in Systems Engineering

Tools

AspenTech DGM Software Suite

CAD

Visio

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

JSON

XML

Job description

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us is our aspiration, desire, and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming hurdles, and challenging the status quo to find better solutions. You will experience these qualities—passion, pride, and aspiration—through our career development programs, community service projects, and social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

The Senior Project Engineer (Sr. Engineer) is a role with a global scope, responsible for quality assurance of the engineering delivery of solutions using AspenTech's Digital Grid Management (DGM) products to leading utilities worldwide. AspenTech's DGM solutions support decision-making and real-time operations for major utilities across the USA, Europe, India, Australia, and other regions.

You will assist and support delivery service partners in end-to-end delivery of SCADA/EMS/GMS/ADMS projects using the Monarch platform, including planning, design, integration, testing, training, and commissioning. A good understanding of utility use-cases (Electricity, Gas, Water, Renewables) is preferred.

Your Impact

• Interface with project teams to provide technical assistance during project implementations.
• Design, plan, integrate, test, and commission hardware and software requirements on customer systems.
• Evaluate contract specifications and define project requirements through customer communication.
• Provide networking and system/application design services.
• Assist with hardware, software, and system installation, integration, and testing (FAT/SAT).
• Perform system quality inspections on project systems.
• Customize system, hardware, and network configurations based on customer needs.
• Support customers during maintenance and warranty phases.
• Help create training materials and project documentation as needed.

What You'll Need

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in automation and computing.
• Experience in power systems, electric utility operations, real-time control systems, client/server applications, network communications, UNIX/Linux/Windows OS.
• Proficiency in software programming and scripting (Python, C/C++).
• Experience with AspenTech DGM software suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD, Visio, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of database structures (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with JSON, XML, and utility protocols (ICCP, DNP, IEC, MultiSpeak).
• Familiarity with OSI Monarch control systems.

Soft Skills

• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally.

AspenTech offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, bonuses, profit sharing, paid time off, and holidays. Additional perks include hybrid work options, flexible hours, employee events, fitness discounts, casual dress, travel opportunities, and referral bonuses.

We provide opportunities for career growth in digital grid management. If you're passionate about enabling resilient, sustainable, and intelligent grids, we encourage you to apply. We consider candidates with similar skills and experiences, and training may be provided as needed.

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The salary range for this role is $104,400 - $130,500, which may vary based on experience and other factors. The role is eligible for bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, insurance, and retirement plans.