Operational Technology Engineer
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Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Job Summary
Are you ready to be part of a company thats not just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) a Fortune 500 company thats leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work you can be confident that youre joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.
AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreements goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers are setting the pace for rapid global decarbonization.
If youre ready to be part of a company thats not just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for you. Were not just building a cleaner more sustainable future - were powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.
Support the design configuration implementation and maintenance of Distribution Management System (DMS) SCADA Outage Management System (OMS) and related operational technology (OT) platforms used tomonitorand control the transmission and distribution (T&D) network for DP&L and IPL. These systems are critical to ensuring safe and reliable electric grid operations.
The role requires foundational knowledge of hardware and software systems T&D operations networking and cybersecurity with exposure to power system modeling and remote field devices. The engineer will work with both modern and legacy technologies while supporting the AES Digital Strategy.
KeyResponsibilities:
Assistin the configuration installation and maintenance of OT systems to support reliable grid operations.
Support the development and maintenance of data models for ADMS power system applications.
Help configure and support advanced applications such as Distribution Power Flow (DPF) Fault Location Isolation & Service Restoration (FLISR) and Volt/VAR Control (VVC).
Collaborate on integrating Geographic Information System (GIS) data into ADMS by supporting data extraction translation and loading processes.
Provide support for daily operations of OT systems used by T&D field teams engineering planning reporting and dispatch.
Assistin troubleshooting issues and escalating complex problems to senior engineers as needed.
Work with cross-functional teams to support OT applications and improve system performance.
Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and contribute to process improvements through technology.
Support documentation efforts including diagrams of current and future OTarchitectures.
Participate in testing deployment and validation of system updates and enhancements.
Stay informed on applicable regulations and support compliance activities.
Participate in the OT teams on-call rotation (as typically with supervision duringinitialperiod).
Support vendor coordination andassistin evaluating tools and solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsandRequirements:
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineeringor a related field (preferred ABET-accredited institution).
13 years of relevant experience (internships or academic projects in power systems or OT are a plus).
Basic understanding of power systems SCADA or industrial control systems.
Foundational knowledge of hardware software and networking concepts.
Interestin learning about real-time T&D control systems and OT environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and learn from senior engineers.
Required Experience:
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About Company
AES is a global energy company that creates greener, smarter and innovative energy solutions. Together, we can accelerate the future of energy.
