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AES

Global electricity generation, distribution, and storage.

Generator Modeling Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

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 and stability tests.
  • Familiarity with short-circuit data and modeling.
  • Ability to understand renewable generation modeling and the data inputs required to create acceptable models.
  • Ability to gather information from varying sources for model builds.
  • Understanding of detailed modeling and equivalent modeling, and ability to flag unreasonable model values.
  • Ability to initiate projects, work independently, originate ideas, and present methods to achieve goals.
  • Ability to solve complex problems in multiple areas.
  • Ability to work across departments and organizations with teams of varying abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • One to five years of experience with modeling software such as PSSE, PowerWorld, and/or PSLF.
  • Experience with interconnection packages.
  • Understanding of MOD standards and PRC-024.
  • Ability to review complex analyses and develop formal documentation, technical reports, and presentations.
  • Ability to work remotely and independently, away from an office environment or direct supervision, for extended periods.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and submit generator models for new and existing renewable resources for interconnection request packages, as-built model submittals, ISO requirements, and NERC requirements.
  • Ensure generator model builds align with Transmission Planner and Planning Coordinator expectations.
  • Ensure models meet ride-through and reactive power requirements and have reasonable parameters.
  • Gather data required for model builds from manufacturers, contractors, and external consultants with minimal supervision.
  • Verify generator models against substation schematics, inverter/turbine settings, power plant controller behavior, and generator properties.
  • Track and implement generator model upgrades according to ISO and NERC requirements.
  • Respond to Transmission Planner and Planning Coordinator modeling requests and concerns.
  • Oversee field tests for model validation under MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027.
  • Guide projects under development to comply with technical MOD standards (MOD-025, MOD-032, MOD-026, and MOD-027) and PRC-024 ride-through requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience modeling renewable generators.
  • Generator modeling experience.

About the Company

AES

Global electricity generation, distribution, and storage.

AES is a global power company that generates and distributes electricity through four regional business units: US and Utilities, South America, MCAC, and Eurasia. It operates a mix of thermal, renewable, and energy‑storage plants and sells electricity to homes, businesses, and institutions, using long‑term contracts as well as market-based sales. The company distinguishes itself with a broad geographic footprint and a diverse asset mix, combining utility services with generation and competing in various electricity markets. Its goal is to reach net-zero carbon emissions from its electricity generation by 2040, backed by investments in renewable energy, storage, and efficiency improvements.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington County, VA
Founded
1981

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