Aspen Technology · 4 hours ago
Principal Power Systems Model Engineer
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$127K/yr - $159K/yr
10+ years expAspen Technology is a company driven by ambition and innovation. As a Principal Power Systems Model Engineer, you will lead technical engagements with utility customers and guide them in developing high-fidelity transmission models while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the lead modeling expert supporting utility clients in building, configuring, and maintaining accurate transmission network models using Monarch NMM
Apply thorough knowledge of CGMES CIM Standards 15, 16, and 17, ensuring proper interpretation, compliance, and implementation in transmission model workflows
Deliver end-to-end modeling solutions, including data onboarding, model configuration, validation, and integration with EMS, SCADA, GIS, OT/IT systems, and planning tools
Perform hands-on model setup, including topology configuration, parameter validation, connectivity checks, and functional testing to ensure model accuracy and reliability
Customize integration and data-quality workflows to meet client-specific requirements
Diagnose and resolve technical and modeling issues, coordinating with internal development and support teams to ensure timely resolution
Conduct client training sessions, workshops, and develop user documentation to build modeling competency
Mentor client engineering teams on model development practices, data governance, CGMES exchanges, and simulation workflows
Translate client feedback into actionable recommendations to support product enhancements
Collaborate closely with R&D to improve automation, data ingestion, CGMES handling, and usability features
Contribute to the development of advanced scripts, tools, and validation processes to streamline model building and quality assurance
Provide technical expertise to support sales engagements, customer success initiatives, and proposal development
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of transmission modeling methodologies, regulatory requirements, CIM/CGMES standards, and emerging modeling technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in electrical engineering with a focus on Power Systems
10+ years of experience in transmission system modeling, ideally in a consulting or client-facing capacity
Proficiency with Monarch NMM or comparable power system modeling platforms
Strong knowledge of utility modeling workflows, CGMES CIM Standards (15/16/17), and industry-standard analysis tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSLF, PowerWorld)
Demonstrated experience in end-to-end model configuration, setup, validation, and testing
Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on Power Systems
Benefits
Paid time off
Charitable giveback day
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Retirement benefits
Company
Aspen Technology
Aspen Technology is a global leader in industrial software.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.3BKey Investors
Emerson
2025-01-27Post Ipo Secondary· $7.2B
2025-01-27Acquired
2003-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $100M
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David Baker
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