Interconnection Project Engineer

Sr. Interconnection**DEPARTMENT:** Interconnection, Grid Integration Group **REPORTS TO:** Manager,Interconnection **LOCATION:** Remote,San Francisco CA, Long Beach CA, Salt Lake City UT, Louisville CO, New York, NY, or Richmond, VA 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.Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The Interconnection Project Engineer will support and lead when necessary, all interconnection activities through the full life cycle of development and construction of projects. The position will support the IC Regional Lead and other internal stakeholders leading to the successful execution of both new and acquired projects across the United States. Some travel required (~15-20%).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. Desired Skills and Expertise: In depth knowledge reviewing interconnection studies and familiarity with power flow models. Experience running study models a plus.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.Strong knowledge of Open Access Transmission Tariffs and Generator Interconnection Procedures.Minimum Qualifications**:** 4+ years work history in renewable or traditional energy development, utility generation development, or transmission planning. Previous employment or experience working at an Electric Utility, or consultants providing services within those footprints is strongly preferred.**Accelerating the future of energy, together**Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. #J-18808-Ljbffr