Operational Technology Engineer

AES Corporation

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Location
Dayton, OH
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Full-time
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5 days ago
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About AES Corporation

AES Corporation is a global energy company that owns and operates power plants and provides energy storage solutions, delivering affordable and sustainable energy through a diverse portfolio of generation assets. Industry: Electric Power Generation & Energy

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TL;DR · Operational Technology Engineer

Operational Technology Engineer The Operational Technology Engineer joins a team focused on maintaining critical infrastructure for transmission and distribution networks. This role involves supporting the design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of Distribution Management System (DMS), SCADA, Outage Management System (OMS), and other operational technology platforms essential for safe grid operations. The engineer will build and maintain data models for ADMS power system applications, integrate Geographic Information System (GIS) data, and support advanced applications like Fault Location, Isolation & Service Restoration (FLISR) and Volt/VAR Control (VVC). Required skills include foundational knowledge of hardware, software systems, networking, cybersecurity, and power system modeling. The role involves working with both modern and legacy technologies to manage real-time control systems while ensuring compliance with regulations. Daily tasks involve troubleshooting, documentation, vendor coordination, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve overall system performance.

What you'll do

  • Configure, install, and maintain OT systems including DMS, SCADA, and OMS platforms.
  • Develop and maintain data models for ADMS power system applications.
  • Support advanced grid applications such as Distribution Power Flow, FLISR, and Volt/VAR Control.
  • Integrate Geographic Information System (GIS) data into the ADMS platform through extraction and loading.
  • Provide daily operational support for OT systems used by field teams, engineering, and dispatch.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and escalate complex problems to senior engineers.
  • Create documentation including diagrams of current and future OT architectures.
  • Participate in testing, deployment, and validation of system updates and enhancements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution (preferred).
  • 1–3 years of relevant experience in power systems or OT (internships or academic projects are a plus).
  • Basic understanding of power systems, SCADA, or industrial control systems.
  • Foundational knowledge of hardware, software, and networking concepts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Work authorization.

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