T&D Interconnection Analyst

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At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. We are looking to add a T&D Interconnection Engineer position located in Indianapolis. This position will support both AES Indiana and AES Ohio Transmission and Distribution Modeling and Analysis teams. We are seeking a versatile engineer interested in the generation interconnection process to join our exciting team. This engineer will play a big role leading the technical and business changes needed to transition to a clean energy future. Apply today to begin an extraordinary career at AES.

Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain valuable relationships with customers, developers, contractors, and other partners as the engineering lead and administrator of the AES Indiana and Ohio transmission and distribution interconnection processes. Act as the primary liaison with applicants and internal engineering teams throughout the interconnection life cycle.

- Process customer and developer applications for interconnection of Distribution Energy Resources (DERs) and transmission-connected generators. Manage the timely, efficient processing and transfer of required interconnection documentation (e.g., one-line diagrams, generator models, inverter models, applications, study agreements, contracts, certificates of completion, permission to operate, etc.).

- Serve as technical engineering reviewer of planned renewable energy systems and their interface to AES Indiana and AES Ohio transmission and distribution systems. Develop and modernize applicable interconnection requirements.

- Use PowerClerk, GIS, CYME, PSSE, and other internal software applications to gain information needed to develop and coordinate modeling updates because of new/modified generation.

- Work with internal engineers to develop CYME and PSSE models of the transmission and distribution systems necessary to study new generation interconnection projects.

- Work with internal engineers to perform power systems analysis, including feasibility studies to analyze the impact of proposed generation expansion on the transmission and distribution systems.

- Prepare generation Interconnection studies per Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), MISO, and PJM requirements.

- Coordinate the completion of all interconnection applications with internal engineers, external consultants, utilities, and other external partners. Lead the review, analysis, and interpretation of interconnection results.

- Act as the primary point of contact with independent system operators, regional transmission organizations, transmission service providers, and utilities regarding all interconnection activities.

- Manage and track the project portfolio of interconnection-related studies, applications, and follow-up requirements.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business, or equivalent job experience in the utility industry

- Power flow forecasting, modeling, and analysis experience. Experience with PowerClerk, CYME, GIS, PSSE, and system one-line diagrams is a plus.

- Ability to develop complex interconnection study reports and communicate project technical and financial details to internal and external collaborators.

- Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Words, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, etc.

Desired Qualifications:

- Great teammate

- Strong analytical skills, leadership, and communication skills

- Proficient presentation skills, diplomacy, and facilitation skills covering large and small group forums.

- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability and willingness to take initiative and champion process improvement.

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