Principal Power Systems Engineer – Distribution Management Systems
Aspen Technology
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
FlashPythonSQL
About the role
- Implementation of control systems at electric utilities that improve their efficiency to operate the modern grid while ensuring contract requirements and specifications are met
- Lead and participate in design, planning, and execution of ADMS projects
- Provide technical direction to engineers during the 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)
- Lead 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
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience required
- 8+ years of experience in a similar Application Engineering role
- Understanding of Electric Distribution Power Systems and modeling (Load Flow Studies, Coordination Studies, Arc Flash Studies)
- 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 communication skills, both verbally and written
- Proven ability to organize and prioritize work within tight timelines
- Willingness to travel (25% average)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
ADMSDistribution Power Flow (DPF)Fault Location Isolation & Service Restoration (FLISR)Volt/VAR Control & Optimization (VVC/VVO)CPythonSQLXMLMongoGIS
Soft skills
communicationorganizationprioritizationtroubleshootingtechnical directioncustomer trainingteam collaborationproblem-solvingleadershiptime management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering