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The AES Clean Energy (ACE) team is seeking a dynamic and hard-working Senior Generator Modeling Engineer to supervise 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 a great 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.
Core Proficiencies:Extensive experience modeling generation in PowerWorld, PSSE, PSLF. Experience modeling renewable generators is a plus.
Experience with interconnection study models and interconnection request packages.
Knowledge of model validation, including ride-through tests, stability tests, and model validation.
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.
Understanding of detailed modeling and equivalent modeling, and ability to flag unreasonable model values.
Able to direct outside consultants and monitor their 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 abilities among teams.
Able to work independently and exercise considerable judgment and decision-making.
Easily leads multiple priorities and deadlines.
Principal Duties and 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.
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.
Guide engineers and associate engineers on model builds, verifications, data gathering, and analysis.
Train engineers on model development and verifications.
Find and implement efficiencies in modeling process from interconnection requests to as-built models.
Desired Education, Skills and Experience:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering
Personal values consistent with those of the AES Corporation: Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together.
5-10+ years of experience with modeling software (PSSE, PowerWorld, and/or PSLF). Generator modeling experience preferred.
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 in 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.
Project management experience.
Ability to successfully work remotely and independently, away from an office environment or direct supervision, for extended periods of time.
Job Location & Details:Reports to Sr. Manager, Generator Modeling
Remote
Travel is expected to be minimal.
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