Operational Technology Engineer

AES•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Support the design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of Distribution Management System (DMS), SCADA, Outage Management System (OMS), and related operational technology (OT) platforms used to monitor and 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (preferred ABET-accredited institution).
1–3 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.
Interest in 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.

Responsibilities

Assist in 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.
Assist in 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 OT architectures.
Participate in testing, deployment, and validation of system updates and enhancements.
Stay informed on applicable regulations and support compliance activities.
Participate in the OT team’s on-call rotation (as required, typically with supervision during initial period).
Support vendor coordination and assist in evaluating tools and solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.