Software Engineer - Electrical Power Systems

Aspen Technology is a leader in the clean energy transition, seeking a Software Engineer for their Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) Team. This role involves blending power systems engineering with software development to create innovative solutions for managing Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and enhancing grid reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mission‑critical grid and DER‑related applications using C++
• Collaborate with software developers, architects, and power systems experts to design and implement best‑in‑class DERMS capabilities
• Design and implement reliable, performant, and fault‑tolerant code grounded in real‑world power systems requirements and user stories
• Ensure software quality and reliability through unit testing
• Participate in code reviews and design reviews
• Engage in agile ceremonies (daily stand‑ups, story refinement, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve software issues in both algorithmic logic and power‑system‑related functionality
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both power systems specialists and non‑technical audiences

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Software Engineering or related technical field
• Formal power systems and power electronics education with proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of power system engineering
• Knowledge of modern grid technologies - Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS), Distribution Systems (DMS), Grid Energy Storage (BES), Volt/VAR Optimization (VVO), Virtual Power Plant (VPP)
• Familiarity with mixed integer programming and convex optimization
• Familiarity with industrial solvers like Gurobi, CLP, and/or CBC
• Strong knowledge of optimization techniques, including mixed‑integer programming
• Experience in identifying, communicating, and resolving problems in a collaborative, professional manner
• A strong desire to help facilitate the decarbonization and renewable expansion across the globe
• Electrical engineering background in utility industry

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Charitable giveback day
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Retirement benefits

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