Power Systems Engineer -Outage Management System

Aspen Technology, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package including PTO/health/

Retirement plan

Job summary

AspenTech seeks talented application engineers to design, build, configure, test, and deliver ADMS/OMS solutions for utilities worldwide. You will work with customers and engineers to implement comprehensive grid systems and enable efficient operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on system builds, training, testing, and cross-domain collaboration, with opportunities to lead workshops and travel up to 20% to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applications engineering, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of application engineering experience.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Strong understanding of general computer operations, including file systems, navigation, and system settings.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Basic understanding of remote system access.
• Experience with configuration files and navigating servers.
• Ability to collect and analyze data to identify software defects.
• Ability to distinguish between configuration issues and development bugs and submit detailed defect reports.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent configuration across multiple servers.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Ability to translate complex technical problems into clear, customer‑friendly explanations.
• Ability to identify root causes and communicate solutions without unnecessary technical detail.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into system configuration.
• Knowledge of SQL Server and MongoDB preferred.
• Understanding of, or experience with, OMS or ADMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute system build plans that account for software architecture, information security, and hardware deployment.
• Work closely with customers to understand operational needs and provide training and configuration support.
• Perform system and acceptance testing with customers.
• Develop scripts and middleware solutions for third‑party integrations.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and collaborate with technical experts across domains.
• Lead customer workshops.
• Travel to customer sites to deliver, test, and integrate systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Customer workshops

Root cause analysis

Configuration translation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applications engineering, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related field

Tools

Windows

Linux

Remote access

Configuration files

Servers

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. Your primary focus will be on the Outage Management System (OMS), which spans both operational and information technology domains within electric utilities. You will help build systems that enhance grid operations, improve efficiency, and support key business functions. These systems expand Smart Grid capabilities by providing deeper insight into grid performance and enabling more sustainable operations. This role reports to the Manager, Power Systems Engineering.

Your Impact

Develop and execute system build plans that account for software architecture, information security, and hardware deployment. Work closely with customers to understand operational needs and provide training and configuration support. Perform system and acceptance testing with customers. Develop scripts and middleware solutions for third‑party integrations. Troubleshoot complex issues and collaborate with technical experts across domains. Lead customer workshops. Travel to customer sites to deliver, test, and integrate systems.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in applications engineering, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of application engineering experience.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Strong understanding of general computer operations, including file systems, navigation, and system settings.
• Familiarity with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.).
• Basic understanding of remote system access.
• Comfort working with configuration files and navigating servers.
• Ability to collect and analyze data to identify software defects.
• Ability to distinguish between configuration issues and development bugs and submit detailed defect reports.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent configuration across multiple servers.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Ability to translate complex technical problems into clear, customer‑friendly explanations.
• Ability to identify root causes and communicate solutions without unnecessary technical detail.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into system configuration.
• Knowledge of SQL Server and MongoDB preferred.
• Understanding of, or experience with, OMS or ADMS preferred.

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.

#LI-AA2 The salary range for this role is $77,900.00 - $97,400.00. 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.

About AspenTech

AspenTech is a global software leader helping industries meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. Our Digital Grid Management software suite, including AspenTech OSI products, helps power and utilities companies achieve superior real‑time control, optimization and management for exceptional performance of complex energy networks. If you're looking to make a difference every day and push the limits of performance, AspenTech is doing things no one else thought was possible. As a leading industrial software partner, we help companies all over the world run safer, greener, longer and faster. With over 3700 employees and more than 60 global locations, AspenTech is meeting today's sustainability and business challenges head‑on with unmatched expertise, cutting‑edge AI‑powered technology and a passion to innovate.

Equal Opportunity

AspenTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. AspenTech does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related conditions, marital status, familial status, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship, military service or protected Veteran Status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

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