Senior Principal Lead Engineer

Aspen Technology

Lead Engineer overseeing technical implementation of SCADA solutions for industrial customers. Collaborating with project managers and providing mentorship to engineering teams in the United States.

Posted 5/5/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution, prioritization, and coordination of technical work for assigned projects
Serve as the primary technical point of contact and escalation for the project team
Provide direction and coordination among engineers and services assigned to the project, across a variety of integral technical areas
Maintain a clear understanding of the technical scope, rationale, and progress of all project activities
Ensure technical deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements
Collaborate with the Project Manager on project planning, forecasting, and resource allocation
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering team members
Oversee integration, testing, and commissioning of total solution for utility and industrial customers
Communicate technical requirements and design details to internal teams and stakeholders
Support customer interactions, including technical discussions, troubleshooting, and training
Stay current with industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 12 years of experience in SCADA solution delivery, real-time control, or related domains
Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex engineering projects
Strong understanding of solution architecture, protocols, and integration with IT/OT systems
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

career development programs
support of community service projects
social events that foster fun and relationship building

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Hard Skills & Tools

SCADA solution deliveryreal-time controlsolution architectureprotocolsIT/OT systems integrationtechnical deliverables quality standardsproject planningresource allocationintegrationtesting

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingorganizational skillscommunication skillsmentorshipcollaborationtechnical guidancecustomer interactiontroubleshootingability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer EngineeringMaster’s degree preferred