OT Grid Systems Engineer

AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support design, configuration, implementation and maintenance of Distribution Management System (DMS), SCADA, and OT platforms for the T&D network. The role emphasizes hands-on configuration and data modeling in ADMS environments.

You will work with modern and legacy technologies, support system updates, and collaborate across teams to improve grid reliability and cybersecurity in AES’s digital strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from ABET-accredited program.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in power systems or OT environments.
• Foundational knowledge of hardware, software, and networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in configuration, installation, and maintenance of OT systems.
• Support the development and maintenance of data models for ADMS power system applications.
• Configure and support advanced applications such as DP Flow, FLISR, and Volt/VAR Control.
• Collaborate on integrating 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

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

OT platforms

Power system modeling tools

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support design, configuration, implementation and maintenance of Distribution Management System (DMS), SCADA, and OT platforms for the T&D network. The role emphasizes hands-on configuration and data modeling in ADMS environments.

You will work with modern and legacy technologies, support system updates, and collaborate across teams to improve grid reliability and cybersecurity in AES’s digital strategy.