Power Systems Consultant I
Aspen Technology
- Montreal, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Implementation of control systems at electric utilities that improve their efficiency to operate the modern grid while ensuring contract requirements and specifications are met.
- System Architecture design and configurations for DMS/OMS. (Server setup, Domains and environments, products, and application processes. Apps integration, etc.)
- Knowledge, setup, and configuration of data bases. (Mongo and SQL)
- External interfaces design, implementation, and testing. (Data flow: API and Multispeak, ex. AMI, CIS, etc.)
- Installations, maintenance and testing of DMS/OMS applications on different environments.
- Performing upgrades/patches on installed applications and verification/optimization of adequate functionality.
- Review of System design documents and providing feedback to customers/team.
- Running tests and debugging/troubleshooting to ensure applications are running as required.
- Work closely with OSI development teams to troubleshoot, prioritize, and test product changes.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with specializations in Power Systems and/or bachelor’s degree in computer science, or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience. (Master’s Degree in Power Systems Engineering or equivalent is a plus)
- 3-5 years’ experience in the Utility Power Industry or equivalent.
- Basic command line and computer navigation skills. (Windows and Red Hat)
- Experience troubleshooting complex systems and software applications.
- Knowledge of system designs, computer systems, engineering practices, and control systems.
- GIS maintenance, administration, and data entry experience.
- Database and data structure knowledge and experience. (SQL, XML, Mongo, GIS)
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and written.
- Proven ability to organize and prioritize work within tight timelines.
- Willingness to travel. (25% average)
- Programming and scripting experience is preferred. (C#/python/HTML preferred)
- Operations or engineering experience at an electric utility is preferred.