Generator Modeling Engineer

AES•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$145,000 - $181,050•Remote

About The Position

The AES Clean Energy (ACE) team is seeking a dynamic and passionate Principal Generator Modeling Engineer to oversee generator models throughout the project lifecycle for ACE’s rapidly growing renewable portfolio – modeling generators from interconnection study phases, through construction, and through operations. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer that is well-versed in technical engineering aspects that also enjoys leading diverse and dynamic engineers in the renewable energy space.

Requirements

Extensive experience modeling generation in PowerWorld, PSSE, PSLF.
Experience modeling renewable generators is a plus, with at least 8 years of modeling experience.
Exhibit leadership by demonstrating effective training and mentoring of other engineers.
Demonstrated competency to coordinate, prioritize, and plan project tasks using internal and external resources.
Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional collaboration to complete tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
Experience with interconnection study models and interconnection request packages.
In-depth knowledge of model validation, including ride-through tests, stability tests, and model verifications.
Familiarity with steady-state, dynamics, and short circuit data requirements and reporting procedures.
Ability to understand aspects of renewable generation modeling and data inputs required to create acceptable models.
Adept at gathering large amounts of information from varying sources for model builds.
In-depth understanding of detailed modeling and equivalent modeling, and ability to flag unreasonable model values.
Highly competent at directing outside consultants and monitoring progress.
Demonstrated ability to initiate projects, be self-directed, originate new ideas, and present methods to achieve goals.
Skilled at solving complex problems in multiple areas.
Practiced at working across departments and organizations with varying skill sets among teams.
Able to work independently and exercise considerable judgment and decision-making.
Easily manages multiple priorities and deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Personal values consistent with those of the AES Corporation: Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together.
8-10+ years of experience with modeling software (PSSE, PowerWorld, and/or PSLF). Generator modeling experience preferred.
1+ years of experience with electromagnetic transient (EMT) models in PSCAD.
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 can 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience modeling renewable generators is a plus

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 - PSLF, PSSE, PSCAD, 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 the team’s generator model builds are in line with Transmission Planner and Planning Coordinator expectations.
Ensure the team’s models meet ride-through, reactive power requirements and that parameters are reasonable.
Supervise engineer’s gathering of data required for model builds from varying sources including manufacturers, contractors, and external consultants with minimal supervision.
Supervise engineer’s generator models with 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/Planning Coordinator modeling requests and concerns.
Oversee model validation field tests for MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027 verifications.
Guide projects under development for compliance with technical MOD standards (MOD-025, MOD-032, MOD-026, MOD-027) and PRC-024 ride-through requirements.
Train engineers on model development and verifications.
Find and implement efficiencies in modeling process from interconnection requests to as-built models.