Power Systems Engineer

Aspen Technology; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Charitable giveback day

Job summary

AspenTech seeks talented application engineers to deliver Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) to electric utilities worldwide. You will design, build, configure, test, and deliver systems while collaborating with engineers and customers.

You will work on DPFlow, FLISR, and VVC/VVO and serve as a primary contact throughout the project lifecycle. You will partner with Architecture, Product Solutions, and Software Development, reporting to an Delivery Lead or Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years in a similar Application Engineering role.
• Willingness to travel 25% on average.
• Understanding of Electric Distribution Power Systems and modeling preferred.
• Operations or engineering experience at an electric utility preferred.
• Strong programming/scripting experience (C, Python).
• Database and data structure knowledge (SQL, XML, Mongo, GIS).
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Implement ADMS at electric utilities to meet contract requirements.
• Design, plan, and execute ADMS projects with cross-functional teams.
• Install and configure ADMS components such as DPF, FLISR, and VVC/VVO.
• Provide technical direction during installation and configuration.
• Support testing events with customers and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with OSI development teams to prioritize product changes.
• Interface with GIS teams to load and model electrical networks.
• Train customers on operating the delivered systems.

Skills

Programming in C/Python

SQL/XML/Mongo GIS

Electrical power systems

Troubleshooting complex systems

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree in Power Systems Engineering (plus)

Tools

GIS software

Databases (SQL, XML, Mongo)

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

We are seeking talented, energetic, and customer focused application engineers to join a rapidly growing field where you will help deliver state of the art Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) to leading electric utilities worldwide. In this role, you will design, build, configure, test, and deliver systems while collaborating closely with fellow engineers and customers. Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a high growth area in our business that unlocks an electric distribution utility’s ability to monitor, manage, control, and optimize the grid. As a DMS Application Engineer you will be involved in all aspects of the successful delivery of systems to our customers. You will be engaged with our customers supporting efforts to design, build, configure, troubleshoot, and test the deployment of our systems. This position gives you broad exposure to the entire ADMS and will focus on advanced applications such as Distribution Power Flow (DPF), Fault Location Isolation & Service Restoration (FLISR), and Volt/VAR Control & Optimization (VVC/VVO). In this role, you will be a primary point of contact with our customers throughout and after the project lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to work across functional teams including other ADMS Application Engineers, the Architecture & Product Solution teams, and our Software Development organization. You will be reporting to an ADMS Delivery Lead or Manager.

Your Impact

• Implementation of control systems at electric utilities that improve their efficiency to operate the modern grid while ensuring contract requirements and specifications are met
• Participate in design, planning, and execution of ADMS projects
• Installation and configuration of advanced distribution management applications such as Distribution Power Flow (DPF), Fault Location Isolation & Service Restoration (FLISR), and Volt/VAR Control & Optimization (VVC/VVO).
• Provide technical direction to engineers on installation and configuration of ADMS products
• Support testing events with the customer
• Work closely with OSI development teams to troubleshoot, prioritize, and test product changes
• Interface with the utility’s Geographic Information System (GIS) teams to extract, translate, and load the electrical network model to the Distribution Management System
• Configure and integrate software components to meet contract requirement specifications and test with customers
• Train customers on how to operate the systems being delivered
• Provide technical support to troubleshoot and resolve issues observed on live systems

What You'll Need

• Possession of a Bachelor's of electric, electrical-computer science engineering, or computer science degree
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar Application Engineering role
• Willingness to travel (25% average)
• Understanding of Electric Distribution Power Systems and modeling is preferred (Load Flow Studies, Coordination Studies, Arc Flash Studies)
• Operations or engineering experience at an electric utility is preferred
• Programming and scripting experience (C/python)
• Database and data structure knowledge and experience (SQL, XML, Mongo, GIS)
• Strong experience troubleshooting complex systems and software applications Knowledge of system designs, computer systems, engineering practices, and control systems
• Strong work ethic including willingness to learn and investigate new technologies and problems
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize work within tight timelines
• Master’s degree in Power Systems Engineering or equivalent a plus

Work Authorization

AspenTech will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

This role is a valuable part of our Digital Grid Management team at AspenTech. Learn more about the team here:

Together We Build the Utility of the Future | Digital Grid Management | AspenTech

The salary range for this role is $79,500.00 - $99,400.00. 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.