Director Transmission Strategy
Director Transmission Strategy
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Are you ready to be part of a company thats not just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) a Fortune 500 company thats 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 youre 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 netzero future AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreements goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions such as 24/7 carbonfree energy for data centers are setting the pace for rapid global decarbonization.
If youre ready to be part of a company thats not just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for you. Were not just building a cleaner more sustainable future were powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.
Director of Transmission Strategy
AES US Renewables (AES) is seeking a Director of Transmission Strategy to lead our Transmission Strategy team. AES is at the forefront of technical and strategic innovation. This team is central to continuing our industry leadership as one of the largest U.S. Independent Clean Power Producers across Solar Wind Storage and Emerging Technologies. AES was recognized by Bloomberg New Energy Finance as the largest global seller of Clean Energy to Corporations in each of the past three yearsand we are continuing with that momentum in 2025 and beyond.
The Transmission Strategy team is responsible for setting a transmission focused strategy in all Continental U.S. energy markets and integrating that strategy with Development Commercial and other strategic inputs throughout AES. This strategy will be applied to prioritizing our prospecting efforts acquisition targets and our existing project pipeline. The Transmission Strategy team is also responsible for project specific assessment of network impacts and deliverability. This function is critical through all stages of development.
The Transmission Strategy team relies on traditional transmission planning and load flow analysis while also pioneering innovative ways to anticipate transmission network opportunities and risks.
The Transmission Strategy team is comprised of hardworking regional transmission planning experts. The team relies on a mix of conducting inhouse and consultantsupported studies.
You would lead and grow this team which is central to enabling AES to continue our role as an industry leader in accelerating the future of energy.
Desired Skills Expertise etc.
- Deep relevant experience across various U.S. energy regions including ISO and nonISO regions.
- Experience personally running power flow studies (i.e. TARA Powerworld GE PSLF Siemens PSS/E) experience overseeing others to run power flow studies and experience with contractors running power flow would not be expected to run Power flow studies but you would be expected to go deep with those who do.
- Experience with production cost modeling (PROMOD IV GE Maps Aurora) curtailment and locational marginal pricing.
- Experience with ISO/RTO/TO Transmission Planning processes.
- Experience with Transmission Services Agreements (TSAs) and wheeling across balancing authorities.
- Experience with renewable energy development.
- Previous management of direct reports including hiring and onboarding new talent.
- Previous development of team and individual talent.
- Ability to create a positive and productive teamwork environment.
- Vendor contract management.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both commercial and technical venues. Ability to present complex technical content in a simplified and useful manner for a nontechnical audience.
- Willingness to travel as needed which is not expected to exceed 20 of the time.
- Vision for what is needed to achieve success and ability to implement an effective plan of action.
- Candidates are not required to have all of the above skills and expertise.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
