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Senior Engineer, Interconnection

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 30 months of experience in renewable or traditional energy development
  • At least 30 months of experience in dynamic modeling, load flow, reactive power, and stability analysis using SIEMENS-PSSE, TARA, and PSLF
  • Experience preparing and reviewing base cases using PSSE and PSLF for Battery and Renewable Energy Resources projects
  • Experience preparing interconnection packages with single line diagrams, site plans, and power flow sliders using PSS/E and Microsoft Visio

Requirements:

  • Support and lead interconnection activities through the full life cycle of development and construction of projects, coordinating with the IC Regional Lead and internal stakeholders
  • Support greenfield development by reviewing transmission system analysis, identifying interconnection agencies and procedures, and leading preparation and filing of interconnection requests with internal and external parties on technical materials
  • Lead and support interconnection study process, review utility study reports, track and report results, and negotiate and execute interconnection agreements and engineering and procurement agreements
  • Assist in implementing portfolio projects by coordinating with Transmission Owners to integrate their schedules into project construction schedules and conducting due diligence to identify red flags

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's 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 you're 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 Agreement's 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 you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

Title: Senior Engineer, Interconnection

Location: New York, NY (100% remote work allowed)

Employer: AES Clean Energy Services, LLC

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Interconnection Project Engineer will support and lead, when necessary, all interconnection activities through the full life cycle of development and construction of projects. The position will support the IC Regional Lead and other internal stakeholders leading to the successful execution of both new and acquired projects across the United States; Support of greenfield development: review transmission system analysis, lead the identification of interconnection agencies and procedures, help lead preparation and filing interconnection requests including leading internal and external parties on preparation of technical materials, provide viability feedback to the IC Regional Lead and other internal stakeholders to support any financial and project approvals needed; Interconnection study process: lead and support the review and analysis of utility study reports; help lead tracking and reporting of results throughout process; help lead negotiation and execution of interconnection agreements and engineering and procurement agreements; Implementation of portfolio projects: lead assistance of internal groups to complete deliverables required by transmission owners to construct interconnection facilities including integrating schedules of Transmission Owner into project construction schedule; Support and lead project due diligence efforts, identify existing and potential red flags for project acquisitions.

QUALIFICATIONS: Job requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 30 months

of experience in any occupation involving renewable or traditional energy development.

Job requires 30 months of experience in each of the following:

  • Dynamic modeling, load flow, reactive power, and stability analysis using tools like SIEMENS-PSSE, TARA, and PSLF, with the ability to review system data, assess fault scenarios, and manage simulations to ensure grid stability, optimization, and performance;
  • Preparation and review of base cases using PSSE and PSLF software tools for various Battery and Renewable Energy Resources Projects;
  • Preparing and reviewing high value professional reports and interconnection package equipped with single line diagrams, site plans and power flow sliders using PSS/E and Microsoft Visio tools;
  • Automated power systems transient software, PSCAD through Python scripts, in order to run the simulations efficiently and concurrently;
  • Open Access Transmission Tariffs, Transmission Expansion planning and Generator Interconnection Procedures for various utilities and ISOs;
  • Running and reviewing Contingency analysis in accordance to NERC Compliance using TARA software; and Built software solutions using Python for automating power systems software PSSE and PSLF.

SALARY: $118,500 to $148,325/Year. Standard Corporate Benefits provided.

REPLY TO: E-mail resume to applicationsUS@aes.com. Please reference Job Code 8663571.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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