Generator Modeling Engineer
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Principal engineer overseeing renewable generator models, interconnection studies, and compliance for AES Clean Energy. Leading engineers and consultants across the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and submit generator models for new and existing renewable resources for interconnection request packages, as-built model submittals, ISO, and NERC requirements
- Oversee consultant work for plant models using PSLF, PSSE, PSCAD, and Aspen
- Coordinate and prioritize modeling work among internal and external resources
- Lead team members to deliver results and improve workflows
- Guide engineers on model builds, verifications, data gathering, and analysis
- Ensure generator model builds align with Transmission Planner and Planning Coordinator expectations
- Ensure models meet ride-through and reactive power requirements and contain reasonable parameters
- Supervise engineers gathering model-build data from manufacturers, contractors, and external consultants
- Supervise generator models involving substation schematics, inverter/turbine settings, power plant controller behavior, and generator properties
- Track and implement generator model upgrades per ISO and NERC requirements
- Coordinate responses to Transmission Planner and Planning Coordinator modeling requests and concerns
- Oversee model validation field tests for MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027 verifications
- Guide development projects for compliance with MOD-025, MOD-032, MOD-026, MOD-027, and PRC-024 standards
- Train engineers on model development and verifications
- Find and implement modeling-process efficiencies from interconnection requests through as-built models
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 8-10+ years of experience with modeling software (PSSE, PowerWorld, and/or PSLF)
- At least 8 years of modeling experience
- 1+ years of experience with electromagnetic transient (EMT) models in PSCAD
- Generator modeling experience preferred
- Demonstrated leadership and project management experience
- Experience training and overseeing engineers developing and reviewing models/studies
- Interconnection package experience
- Experience with Aspen for short circuit studies
- Excellent understanding of inverter-based technology operations and inverter settings
- Understanding of MOD standards and PRC-024
- Proficient at reading substation and PPC control schematics and understanding of inverter/turbine settings
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions among HV EPCs, Power Utilities, consultants, and internal stakeholders
- Able to review complex analysis and develop formal documentation, technical reports, and presentations
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks
- Ability to successfully work remotely and independently, away from an office environment or direct supervision, for extended periods of time
- Personal values consistent with AES Corporation values: Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together
Benefits:
- Annual bonus
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) eligibility
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave
- Remote work arrangement
- Minimal travel
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