Generator Modeling Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Manage generator models throughout the entire project lifecycle for AES Clean Energy’s renewable portfolio.

• Prepare, review, and submit generator models for both new and existing renewable resources.

• Assist with interconnection request packages, as-built model submissions, ISO requirements, and NERC standards.

• Ensure that generator model builds conform to the expectations of Transmission Planners and Planning Coordinators.

• Confirm that models adhere to ride-through and reactive power specifications and include reasonable parameters.

• Collect model-building data from manufacturers, contractors, and external consultants with minimal oversight.

• Validate generator models against substation schematics, inverter/turbine settings, power plant controller performance, and generator characteristics.

• Monitor and implement generator model upgrades in compliance with ISO and NERC standards.

• Address modeling requests and concerns from Transmission Planners and Planning Coordinators.

• Supervise model validation field tests for MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027 verifications.

• Direct projects to ensure compliance with MOD-025, MOD-032, MOD-026, MOD-027, and PRC-024 standards.

• Report directly to the Senior Manager, Generator Modeling.

• Collaborate with consultants, utilities, manufacturers, contractors, and various internal departments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

• 1–5 years of experience with modeling software including PSSE, PowerWorld, and/or PSLF.

• Previous experience in generator modeling is preferred.

• Familiarity with interconnection packages.

• Knowledge of MOD standards and PRC-024.

• Experience in transmission and/or generation steady-state and dynamic modeling using PSSE and PSLF.

• Proficient in interconnection study models and interconnection request packages.

• Understanding of model validation principles, including ride-through tests, stability assessments, and model verification.

• Acquainted with short circuit data and its modeling.

• Comprehension of renewable generation modeling and the necessary data inputs.

• Insight into detailed modeling and equivalent modeling techniques.

• Capability to gather extensive information from diverse sources for model construction.

• Proficient in reviewing complex analyses and creating formal documentation, technical reports, and presentations.

• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to prioritize projects and tasks effectively.

• Proven ability to work remotely and independently, away from an office setting or direct supervision, for extended periods.

• Personal values aligned with the values of AES Corporation: Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together.

• Initiative in starting projects, working self-directed, generating new ideas, and proposing methods to achieve objectives.

• Proficiency in solving complex problems across multiple domains.

• Ability to collaborate across departments and organizations.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Life insurance.

• 401(k) eligibility.

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Minimal travel.