Sr Project Engineer - Field Automation Service (Mid-Atlantic Region)

Aspen Technology; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a project engineer where you will lead critical projects in the design and implementation of Electrical SCADA Systems. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with government clients, ensuring their electrical power systems operate efficiently and effectively. You will leverage your technical expertise in electric power systems and SCADA protocols to deliver high-quality results. The collaborative environment encourages professional growth and development, making it an exciting place to advance your career while contributing to meaningful projects that impact communities globally.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in project engineering, preferably in a related industry.
• Ability to obtain a Government Clearance and active Top Secret Government Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and evaluate project blueprints and control schematics.
• Program field equipment and troubleshoot SCADA system communication issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Customer Service

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent Experience

Tools

SCADA Systems

C/C++

UNIX/Linux/Windows

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

Based near our largest Department of Defense Customer near Columbia, MD, you will join an engineering team responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of our government client’s Electrical SCADA Systems that monitor and control electrical power across their local campus and enterprise sites around the world.

Your Impact

1. Be a leader for complex and critical projects.
2. Evaluate project blueprints, electrical one-lines, and control schematics for each project.
3. Complete SCADA system database and display design submittals, programming, and implementation while adhering to customer standards/policies and contract specifications.
4. Apply industry knowledge for solving complex design and application problems to provide customer deliverables that function with high quality.
5. Program field equipment (Smart Meters, Data Concentrators, RTUs, IEDs, etc.) and troubleshoot SCADA system communication issues.
6. Support SCADA Point-to-Point and Commissioning events. Complete detailed record keeping to track successful testing, identification of issues, and logs of resolution steps.
7. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and contractors, educating them on the scope of services provided by our FAS team.
8. Define approaches and formalize work plans for projects of moderate complexity and implement action plans.
9. Gain in-depth knowledge in specific areas to expand efficiencies and provide high-quality deliverables.

What You'll Need

1. BS or MS degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
2. 5 years’ experience in project engineering, preferably in a related industry.
3. Strong technical background in one or more of the following: electric power systems design, electric utility operations/dispatch, real time control systems, client/server applications.
4. Ability to obtain a Government Clearance.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Excellent organization, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
7. Strong commitment to providing superior customer service.
8. Active Top Secret Government Clearance.
9. Experience in one or more of the following areas: ICS/SCADA protocols, system design, application, network communications, UNIX/Linux/Windows operation systems, C/C++.
10. Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally and at different levels of the organization are important.