Interconnection Project Engineer

AES • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • Remote

About The Position

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. The Grid Integration group is responsible for siting and interconnecting the AES Clean Energy portfolio to transmission systems across the United States. The group consists of a Transmission Strategy team, Interconnection team, High Voltage Engineering team, and a Generation Modelling and Technical Compliance team. The primary responsibilities of this role are: strategic analysis of the interconnection procedures, queue and transmission system in a given RTO/ISO to formulate and steer greenfield project siting, and to then prepare and manage interconnection requests through to an Interconnection Agreement with the most favorable terms possible. The Interconnection Project Engineer supports the Interconnection (IC) Regional Lead on progressing projects through the interconnection process and working cross functionally with the broader Development Team to optimize the position throughout the development lifecycle. The preferred candidate has experience in: the preparation and review of interconnection requests; review and management of PSS/E and/or PSLF models; and participating in the management of solar and wind projects through the generator interconnection processes including negotiation and execution of Generator Interconnection Agreements. Additional responsibilities include monitoring the progress of required system upgrades and identifying creative mitigation solutions when needed within the applicable open access transmission tariff.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years work history in renewable or traditional energy development, utility generation development, or transmission planning.
• In depth knowledge reviewing interconnection studies and familiarity with power flow models.
• Strong ability to analyze power flow and system impact studies for interconnection of utility scale solar, wind, and storage generating facilities.
• In depth knowledge of System Impact Studies (SIS) and other interconnection studies of renewable energy generating facilities in the respective region.
• Experienced understanding of electrical diagrams, preliminary site plans, and preparation of interconnection request packages for submittal.
• Awareness of transmission systems and transmission expansion plans in US.
• Strong knowledge of Open Access Transmission Tariffs and Generator Interconnection Procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience running study models a plus.
• Previous employment or experience working at an Electric Utility, or consultants providing services within those footprints is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees