AspenTech

Power Systems Engineer

Colombia full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

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
AspenTech, is a fast-paced, growing, high technology company. As a world leader in the Operations Technology (OT) field, we develop and supply state-of-the-art energy management, optimization, and control software solutions to energy utility companies worldwide.

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. 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 have the opportunity to work across functional teams.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

Support testing events with the customer

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).

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
Minimum Requirements

Possession of a Bachelor's of electric, electrical-computer science engineering, or computer science degree

Willingness to travel (25% average)

Preferred Requirements

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 is preferred (C/python)

Experience triaging complex systems and software applications

Support internal and customer lead testing events

Strong communication skills, both verbally and written

Proven ability to organize and prioritize work within tight timelines

Database and data structure knowledge and experience is preferred (SQL, XML, Mongo, GIS)

Master’s degree in Power Systems Engineer or equivalent a plus

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Technology & IT MySQL Operations Python SQL Mid level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Power Systems Engineer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at AspenTech?
  3. Which of MySQL, Operations and Python have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with MySQL, Operations and Python.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Power Systems Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in MySQL, Operations and Python, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes AspenTech needs from this hire.

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