Generator Modeling Engineer

AES Clean Energy•Louisville, CO

6h•Remote

About The Position

The AES Clean Energy (ACE) team is seeking a dynamic and passionate 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 opportunity for an engineer that is well-versed in technical engineering aspects that also enjoys working on a dynamic team and establishing relationships with consultants and utilities in a rapidly growing company.

Requirements

Experience with transmission and/or generation steady state and dynamic modeling in PSSE and PSLF.
Experience with interconnection study models and interconnection request packages.
Knowledge of model validation, including ride-through tests, stability tests, and model validation.
Familiarity with short circuit data and modeling.
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.
Understanding of detailed modeling and equivalent modeling, and ability to flag unreasonable model values.
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 abilities among teams.
Easily leads 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.
1-5 years of experience with modeling software (PSSE, PowerWorld, and/or PSLF).
Interconnection package experience.
Understanding of MOD standards and PRC-024.
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.
Generator modeling experience preferred.

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.
Ensure generator model builds are in line with Transmission Planner and Planning Coordinator expectations.
Ensure models meet ride-through, reactive power requirements and that parameters are reasonable.
Gather data required for model builds from varying sources including manufacturers, contractors, and external consultants with minimal supervision.
Verify 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.
Respond 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.