406 Electrical Equipment jobs in Saudi Arabia
Power Systems Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
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The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us is our aspiration, desire, and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming hurdles, and challenging the status quo to find better ways. You will experience these qualities—passion, pride, and aspiration—in many ways, from career development programs to community service projects and social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
The RoleDigital Grid Management (DGM)'s Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a rapidly growing area within our organization that enables electric distribution utilities to monitor, manage, control, and optimize the grid. As a Power Systems Engineer in DMS, you will be involved in delivering systems to our customers, engaging with them to design, build, configure, troubleshoot, and test deployments. This role provides broad exposure to the entire ADMS, focusing on advanced applications such as Distribution Power Flow (DPF), Fault Location, Isolation & Service Restoration (FLISR), and Volt/VAR Control & Optimization (VVC/VVO). You will be a primary contact throughout and after project delivery, collaborating with other application engineers, architecture teams, and software development groups. You will report to an ADMS Delivery Lead or Manager.
Your Impact- Provide technical leadership and act as the face of AspenTech DGM for ADMS projects.
- Implement control systems at electric utilities to enhance grid operation efficiency while meeting contract requirements.
- Lead and participate in the design, planning, and execution of ADMS projects.
- Guide engineers during project execution.
- Configure and install advanced distribution management applications such as DPF, FLISR, and VVC/VVO.
- Lead testing events with customers.
- Collaborate with AspenTech DGM development teams to troubleshoot, prioritize, and test product updates.
- Work with utility GIS teams to manage electrical network models.
- Configure and integrate software components per contract specifications and conduct customer testing.
- Train customers on system operation.
- Provide ongoing technical support for live systems.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, systems engineering, or related field.
- At least 3 years of project engineering or management experience.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- Experience in power systems, electric utility operations, real-time control systems, client/server applications, network communications, UNIX/Linux/Windows OS, and programming/scripting (Python, C/C++).
- Experience with databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra), JSON, XML.
- Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to excellent customer service.
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The salary range for this role is $77,900 - $97,400, with potential for bonuses and comprehensive benefits including paid time off, charitable giveback days, insurance, and retirement plans.
#J-18808-LjbffrPower Systems Developer
Posted 2 days ago
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The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us is our aspiration, desire, and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming hurdles, and challenging the status quo to find better solutions. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride, and aspiration through our career development programs, community service projects, and social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
The Role
The increasing levels of automation and integration of renewable energy resources are significantly impacting power distribution grids. Addressing challenges and leveraging opportunities, Distribution Management Systems (DMS) play a crucial role in transforming the energy landscape toward a more sustainable and efficient future.
We are seeking a Power System Developer to contribute to our industry-leading DMS suite, which assists distribution utilities in real-time monitoring, visualization, control, and optimization of distribution grids. As a member of an Agile development team, you will design and implement advanced applications to help utility customers improve grid reliability and efficiency, and better integrate renewable energy sources.
Your Impact- Model and simulate steady-state and dynamic behavior of distribution system equipment such as transformers, cables/lines, generators, and relays.
- Develop, enhance, and maintain DMS products like distribution power flow, state estimation, fault restoration, etc.
- Research, develop, and implement advanced optimization solutions, such as volt-var optimization and optimal power flow, to control distributed energy resources (DER) and virtual power plants (VPP).
- Participate in use case discussions and design sessions.
- Create test procedures and perform code testing.
- Develop product documentation.
- Conduct technical code reviews.
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related field. A PhD with emphasis on Power Systems is preferred.
- Understanding of power systems concepts, including distribution modeling, protection, coordination, DER integration, and control.
- Experience with power flow calculation, state estimation, DER control, and network optimization.
- Proficiency with power systems simulation tools such as MATLAB, PSCAD, and PSSE.
- Programming skills in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or C#.
- Experience with data analytics and AI is preferred, with the ability to apply these to power system analysis and optimization.
- Self-motivated with a commitment to deadlines and accountability.
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The salary range for this role is $94,700 - $118,400. This range reflects our good-faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience and location. The role is eligible for bonuses or incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, charitable giveback days, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement plans.
#J-18808-LjbffrPower Systems Engineer
Posted 20 days ago
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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 looking for talented, energetic, and outgoing engineers to work in a rapidly growing field where you will have the opportunity to deliver state-of-the-art Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) to some of the most exciting electric utilities around the world. You will be involved in designing, building, configuring, testing, and delivering these systems while working closely with other driven engineers and with our customers. Specifically, you’ll work on Outage Management System (OMS) that spans the electric utility’s operational and information technology domains; you will build systems that improve the efficiency of the utility’s grid operations and capture information and data to support their business functions. These systems will expand the utility’s Smart Grid capabilities by providing detailed insight into the operations of the electrical grid, from power generation to customer delivery. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of the electrical grid, reducing environmental impacts through the conservation of crucial resources. You will report to an ADMS Delivery Lead or Manager.
Your Impact- Develop and execute system build plans considering software architecture, information security, and hardware deployment.
- Work closely with customers to understand their operational needs, provide system training, and configure solutions to meet their requirements.
- Lead workshops with customers.
- Perform system and acceptance testing with end customers.
- Develop scripts and middleware solutions to integrate third-party systems.
- Collaborate with product development and management teams to enhance future products.
- Troubleshoot complex problems and collaborate with technical experts across domains.
- Travel to customer sites to deliver, test, and integrate systems successfully.
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
- Minimum of 2+ years of project engineering/management experience.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- Experience in power systems, electric utility operations, real-time control systems, client/server applications, network communications, UNIX/Linux/Windows OS, and programming/scripting (Python, C/C++).
- Experience with databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra) and data formats like JSON, XML.
- Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Strong customer service orientation.
Power Systems Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description
The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us is our aspiration, desire, and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming hurdles, and challenging the status quo to find better ways. You will experience these qualities-passion, pride, and aspiration-in many ways, from career development programs to community service projects and social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
The RoleDigital Grid Management (DGM)'s Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a rapidly growing area within our organization that enables electric distribution utilities to monitor, manage, control, and optimize the grid. As a Power Systems Engineer in DMS, you will be involved in delivering systems to our customers, engaging with them to design, build, configure, troubleshoot, and test deployments. This role provides broad exposure to the entire ADMS, focusing on advanced applications such as Distribution Power Flow (DPF), Fault Location, Isolation & Service Restoration (FLISR), and Volt/VAR Control & Optimization (VVC/VVO). You will be a primary contact throughout and after project delivery, collaborating with other application engineers, architecture teams, and software development groups. You will report to an ADMS Delivery Lead or Manager.
Your Impact- Provide technical leadership and act as the face of AspenTech DGM for ADMS projects.
- Implement control systems at electric utilities to enhance grid operation efficiency while meeting contract requirements.
- Lead and participate in the design, planning, and execution of ADMS projects.
- Guide engineers during project execution.
- Configure and install advanced distribution management applications such as DPF, FLISR, and VVC/VVO.
- Lead testing events with customers.
- Collaborate with AspenTech DGM development teams to troubleshoot, prioritize, and test product updates.
- Work with utility GIS teams to manage electrical network models.
- Configure and integrate software components per contract specifications and conduct customer testing.
- Train customers on system operation.
- Provide ongoing technical support for live systems.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, systems engineering, or related field.
- At least 3 years of project engineering or management experience.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- Experience in power systems, electric utility operations, real-time control systems, client/server applications, network communications, UNIX/Linux/Windows OS, and programming/scripting (Python, C/C++).
- Experience with databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra), JSON, XML.
- Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to excellent customer service.
The salary range for this role is $77,900 - $97,400, with potential for bonuses and comprehensive benefits including paid time off, charitable giveback days, insurance, and retirement plans.
Principal Power Systems Engineer
Posted 17 days ago
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The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us is our aspiration, desire, and ambition to continually push the envelope, overcome hurdles, and challenge the status quo to find better solutions. These qualities of passion, pride, and aspiration are reflected in our career development programs, community service support, and social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
The Role
As a Principal Power Systems Engineer, you will lead and mentor engineers in delivering complex designs that meet customer specifications. You will provide technical expertise and leadership to support current products and define future product development opportunities in power grids, focusing on advanced transmission management functions of AspenTech’s control systems. You will also support ongoing customer needs to ensure reliable performance and customer satisfaction. Working from AspenTech’s Medina office, you will contribute to project delivery and product management excellence for utility customers in the energy management industry.
Your Impact- Train, develop, lead, coach, and manage the performance of team members.
- Supervise daily operations of the Power Systems Engineering team and delegate work to meet deadlines.
- Design, integrate, test, and commission advanced control systems for electric utilities.
- Evaluate contract specifications and define project requirements.
- Communicate detailed requirements to internal departments and customers.
- Work with customers and remote team members to understand requirements and communicate plans.
- Perform customer training and consult on power system modeling.
- Create project and product documentation as needed.
- Perform testing and tuning to ensure system meets requirements.
- Support live customer systems with knowledge of power systems and AspenTech applications.
- Stay updated with industry standards and trends.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s preferred, with emphasis in Power Systems.
- Practical understanding of energy transmission systems, including operation, control, and optimization.
- Extensive technical expertise and understanding of related disciplines.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and testing advanced power systems applications, including State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Power Flow studies, model management, and Stability Analysis.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience applying knowledge spanning IT and OT solutions.
- Skills in analyzing, designing, programming, troubleshooting, supporting, and modifying transmission applications.
- Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally.
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
The salary range for this role is $127,000 to $158,700, with potential for bonuses and comprehensive benefits including paid time off, insurance, and retirement plans.
#J-18808-LjbffrSr Power Systems Engineer
Posted 18 days ago
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The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us is our aspiration, desire, and ambition to continually push the envelope, overcome hurdles, and challenge the status quo to find better solutions. These qualities of passion, pride, and aspiration are reflected in our career development programs, community service support, and social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
The Role
DGM’s Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a high-growth area in our business, enabling electric distribution utilities to monitor, manage, control, and optimize the grid. As an Intermediate ADMS Project Consultant, you will be involved in all aspects of delivering systems to our customers. You will leverage your experience with utility operations, ADMS systems, and business processes to lead and advise utility clients during ADMS implementation. You will act as a trusted advisor, engaging with all levels of the utility, from field crews to executive management. You will collaborate with DGM’s functional teams, including ADMS Application Engineers, the Architecture and Product Solution teams, and our Software Development organization. Your insights will influence the future direction of ADMS products and serve as the 'voice for the utility' within DGM. This role reports to the Manager, ADMS Project Consulting.
Your Impact- Lead ADMS business process reviews for AspenTech electric utility clients to understand current ('As-Is') and future ('To-Be') process mappings.
- Perform contractual requirements analysis on ADMS projects, identifying potential concerns for project teams.
- Use your utility knowledge and experience to provide insights, guidance, and recommendations to ADMS clients, project teams, and product development.
- Promote the importance of project change management to build knowledge and support within ADMS projects.
- Stay informed about advancements in technology and industry innovations in digitalization, analytics, security, markets, and operational technology within the electric grid marketspace.
- Support ADMS project implementation teams by performing analysis, design, and test authoring as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of project implementation or operational experience, preferably in the utility industry or relevant fields.
- Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international).
- Knowledge of industry standards and trends.
- Experience with electrical utility control systems (SCADA, EMS, GMS, DMS, OMS, DERMS) or utility operations/support roles or as a business analyst.
- Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of Business Analysis and Change Management concepts and their implementation.
- Strong commitment to providing superior customer service.
The salary range for this role is $99,400 - $124,300, reflecting our current good-faith estimate. Compensation may vary based on factors and future modifications. The role is eligible for bonuses or incentives. We also offer comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, charitable giveback days, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement plans for eligible employees.
#J-18808-LjbffrSr Power Systems Engineer
Posted 20 days ago
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The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us is our aspiration, desire, and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming hurdles, and challenging the status quo to find better solutions. These qualities of passion, pride, and aspiration are reflected in our career development programs, community service projects, and social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
The RoleDGM's Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a high-growth area that enables electric distribution utilities to monitor, manage, control, and optimize the grid. As an Intermediate ADMS Project Consultant, you will be involved in all aspects of delivering systems to our customers. You will leverage your experience with utility operations, ADMS systems, and business processes to lead and advise utility clients during ADMS implementation. You will be a trusted advisor, engaging with all levels of the utility from field crews to executive management. You will collaborate with DGM's teams, including ADMS Application Engineers, Architecture and Product Solution teams, and Software Development. Your insights will influence the future direction of ADMS products and serve as the 'voice for the utility' within DGM. This role reports to the Manager, ADMS Project Consulting.
Your Impact- Lead ADMS business process reviews to understand current ('As-Is') and future ('To-Be') process mappings.
- Conduct contractual requirements analysis on ADMS projects to identify potential concerns.
- Provide insights, guidance, and recommendations to clients, project teams, and product development based on utility knowledge and experience.
- Promote the importance of project change management to build knowledge and support within ADMS projects.
- Stay informed about advancements in digitalization, analytics, security, markets, and operational technology within the electric grid industry.
- Support ADMS project implementation teams through analysis, design, and testing activities as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
- At least 5 years of project implementation or operational experience, preferably in the utility industry.
- Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
- Knowledge of industry standards and trends.
- Experience with electrical utility control systems (SCADA, EMS, GMS, DMS, OMS, DERMS) or utility operations/support roles.
- Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of Business Analysis and Change Management concepts.
- Strong commitment to customer service.
The salary range for this role is $99,400 - $124,300, with potential for bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, insurance, and retirement plans. Compensation may vary based on experience and other factors, and the range may be adjusted in the future.
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Power Systems Engineer I
Posted 20 days ago
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The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us is our aspiration, desire, and ambition to continually push the envelope, overcome hurdles, and challenge the status quo to find better solutions. You will experience these qualities—passion, pride, and aspiration—in many ways, from career development programs to community service projects and social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
The RoleAdvanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a high-growth area in our business that enables electric distribution utilities to monitor, manage, control, and optimize the grid. As a Power Systems Engineer, you will be involved in all aspects of delivering systems to our customers. You will leverage your experience with utility operations, ADMS systems, and business processes to lead and advise utility clients during ADMS implementation. As a highly skilled individual contributor, you will be a trusted advisor engaging with all levels of the utility, from field crews to executive management. You will collaborate with teams including ADMS Application Engineers, Architecture and Product Solution teams, and Software Development. Your insights will influence the future of ADMS products and serve as a "voice for the utility" within AspenTech. This role reports to the Manager, ADMS Project Consulting.
Your Impact- Lead the creation and deployment of automated testing tools such as Locust, K6, Python, and other frameworks developed by AspenTech.
- Participate in strategic initiatives to optimize deployment processes for project systems, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. Develop and refine standardized templates and protocols to support these improvements.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in automation, guiding and mentoring internal teams, third-party collaborators, and customer technical experts on best practices and standards.
- Engage proactively in automated non-functional testing to identify limitations and areas for enhancement in AspenTech's ADMS and associated test frameworks. Collaborate with development teams to maintain a consistent approach to product testing, ensuring performance and quality.
- Manage and optimize internal ADMS delivery scripts, including simulation, configuration validation, custom solutions, and other critical functionalities, ensuring they are efficient, current, and aligned with standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (preferable).
- At least 3 years of project implementation or operational experience, preferably in the utility or automation industry.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, Bash, and PowerShell. Experience leading technical/software workshops. Familiarity with SVN, GitHub, SDLC, Linux Server OS, networking, firewalls, load balancers, TCP/IP, security standards, SQL, and MongoDB.
- Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to multitask on several projects in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Business Analysis and Change Management concepts. Strong customer service commitment.
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The salary range for this role is $77,900 - $97,400, subject to factors like experience and location. The role may also include bonuses or incentive pay. We offer comprehensive benefits including paid time off, charitable giveback days, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement plans.
#J-18808-LjbffrPower Systems Engineer I
Posted 20 days ago
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Job Description
The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us is our aspiration, desire, and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming hurdles, and challenging the status quo to find better solutions. These qualities of passion, pride, and aspiration are reflected in our career development programs, community service projects, and social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
The Role
Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a high-growth area in our business that enables electric distribution utilities to monitor, manage, control, and optimize the grid. As a Power Systems Engineer, you will be involved in all aspects of delivering systems to our customers. You will leverage your experience with utility operations, ADMS systems, and business processes to lead and advise utility clients during ADMS implementation. You will act as a trusted advisor, engaging with all levels of the utility from field crews to executive management. You will collaborate with functional teams including ADMS Application Engineers, Architecture and Product Solution teams, and Software Development. Your insights will influence the future of ADMS products and serve as a "voice for the utility" within AspenTech. This role reports to the Manager, ADMS Project Consulting.
Your Impact- Lead the creation and deployment of automated testing tools such as Locust, K6, Python, and other frameworks developed by AspenTech.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives to optimize deployment processes, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness, and develop standardized templates and protocols.
- Guide and mentor internal teams, third-party collaborators, and customer technical experts on automation best practices as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
- Engage in automated non-functional testing to identify limitations and areas for enhancement in AspenTech's ADMS and test frameworks, collaborating with development teams to ensure optimal product performance and quality.
- Manage and optimize internal ADMS delivery scripts for simulation, configuration validation, and custom solutions, ensuring they remain efficient and aligned with standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred).
- At least 3 years of project implementation or operational experience, preferably in the utility or automation industry.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, Bash, and PowerShell. Experience leading technical workshops. Familiarity with SVN, GitHub, SDLC, Linux server OS, networking, firewalls, load balancers, TCP/IP, security standards, SQL, and MongoDB.
- Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Business Analysis and Change Management concepts. Strong customer service commitment.
The salary range for this role is $77,900 - $97,400, with potential for bonus or incentive pay. We offer comprehensive benefits including paid time off, charitable giveback days, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement plans.
#J-18808-LjbffrSr Power Systems Engineer
Posted 6 days ago
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The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us is our aspiration, desire, and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming hurdles, and challenging the status quo to find better solutions. These qualities of passion, pride, and aspiration are reflected in our career development programs, community service projects, and social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
The RoleDGM's Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a high-growth area that enables electric distribution utilities to monitor, manage, control, and optimize the grid. As an Intermediate ADMS Project Consultant, you will be involved in all aspects of delivering systems to our customers. You will leverage your experience with utility operations, ADMS systems, and business processes to lead and advise utility clients during ADMS implementation. You will be a trusted advisor, engaging with all levels of the utility from field crews to executive management. You will collaborate with DGM's teams, including ADMS Application Engineers, Architecture and Product Solution teams, and Software Development. Your insights will influence the future direction of ADMS products and serve as the 'voice for the utility' within DGM. This role reports to the Manager, ADMS Project Consulting.
Your Impact- Lead ADMS business process reviews to understand current ('As-Is') and future ('To-Be') process mappings.
- Conduct contractual requirements analysis on ADMS projects to identify potential concerns.
- Provide insights, guidance, and recommendations to clients, project teams, and product development based on utility knowledge and experience.
- Promote the importance of project change management to build knowledge and support within ADMS projects.
- Stay informed about advancements in digitalization, analytics, security, markets, and operational technology within the electric grid industry.
- Support ADMS project implementation teams through analysis, design, and testing activities as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
- At least 5 years of project implementation or operational experience, preferably in the utility industry.
- Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
- Knowledge of industry standards and trends.
- Experience with electrical utility control systems (SCADA, EMS, GMS, DMS, OMS, DERMS) or utility operations/support roles.
- Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of Business Analysis and Change Management concepts.
- Strong commitment to customer service.
The salary range for this role is $99,400 - $124,300, with potential for bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, insurance, and retirement plans. Compensation may vary based on experience and other factors, and the range may be adjusted in the future.