OT Grid & SCADA Engineer for Power Systems

AES Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Indiana is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, configuration, and maintenance of OT platforms like DMS, SCADA, OMS to monitor and control T&D networks. You will work with modern and legacy technologies, collaborating with engineers to drive AES Digital Strategy and ensure safe, reliable grid operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 1–3 years in power systems or OT; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in a

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of power systems or OT experience.
• Foundational knowledge of hardware, software, and networking.
• Understanding of SCADA, power systems, and control concepts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in configuring, installing, and maintaining OT systems for reliable grid operations.
• Support development and maintenance of ADMS data models.
• Configure and support Distribution Power Flow (DPF), Fault Location, Isolation & Service Restoration (FLISR), and Volt/VAR Control (VVC).
• Collaborate on integrating Geographic Information System (GIS) data into ADMS by supporting data extraction, translation, and loading processes.
• Provide support for daily operations of OT systems used by T&D field teams, engineering, planning, reporting, and dispatch.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues and escalating complex problems to senior engineers as needed.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support OT applications and improve system performance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and contribute to process improvements through technology.
• Support documentation efforts, including diagrams of current and future OT architectures.
• Participate in testing, deployment, and validation of system updates and enhancements.
• Stay informed on applicable regulations and support compliance activities.
• Participate in the OT team’s on-call rotation (as required, typically with supervision during initial period).
• Support vendor coordination and assist in evaluating tools and solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Power systems basics

SCADA basics

Networking concepts

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

GIS data integration

OT platforms

Job description

AES Indiana is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, configuration, and maintenance of OT platforms like DMS, SCADA, OMS to monitor and control T&D networks. You will work with modern and legacy technologies, collaborating with engineers to drive AES Digital Strategy and ensure safe, reliable grid operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 1–3 years in power systems or OT; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in a