Associate, Generator Modeling Engineer

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The AES Clean Energy (ACE) team is seeking a dynamic and passionate Associate Generator Modeling Engineer to support generator model development and maintenance throughout the project lifecycle for ACEs growing renewable portfoliofrom interconnection study phases through construction and through operations. This role is ideal for an engineer who is building expertise in power system modeling and is comfortable working with internal teams consultants and utilities while performing technical work under the guidance of senior engineers.

Core Competencies:

• Working knowledge of modeling renewable generation in PowerWorld PSSE and/or PSLF with ability to learn and apply company standards.
• PSCAD modeling experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with interconnection study models and interconnection request packages (or demonstrated ability to learn quickly).
• Understanding of model verification/validation concepts (e.g. ride-through and stability tests) and willingness to develop hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with steady-state dynamics and short-circuit data requirements and reporting procedures including required model inputs.
• Works effectively across internal teams and external partners (consultants EPCs and utilities) tracking action items and communicating status under the guidance of senior team members.
• Completes assigned work with supervision; takes initiative communicates progress and escalates questions and risks appropriately.
• Easily manages multiple priorities and deadlines.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support senior engineers with generator model builds verification activities data gathering and analysis.
• Participate in training on model development and verifications; apply learned practices to assigned work.
• Identify opportunities to improve modeling workflows and documentation; propose changes for review and implementation by the team.
• Prepare draft generator models and supporting documentation for interconnection request packages as-built submittals and ISO/NERC requirements under supervision and review.
• Support consultant-delivered plant models (PSLF PSSE PSCAD Aspen) by reviewing inputs/assumptions tracking comments and coordinating updates with the project team.
• Assist with ensuring generator model builds align with Transmission Planner and Planning Coordinator expectations (e.g. ride-through and reactive power requirements) and help confirm parameters are reasonable.
• Gather and document model input data from manufacturers contractors and consultants including sources and assumptions for review.
• Verify generator models with substation schematics inverter/turbine settings power plant controller behavior and generator properties.
• Support tracking and implementation of generator model requirements per ISO NERC and IEEE escalating impacts and questions to senior engineers.
• Support model validation field tests for MOD-025 MOD-026 and MOD-027 verifications including planning support data review and documentation.
• Support project compliance activities related to PRC-019 PRC-029 and IEEE2800/IEEE2800.2 under the direction of senior engineers.

Desired Education Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in engineering
• 0-3 years of experience with modeling software (power system modeling preferred); relevant internships/co-ops count.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
• Understanding of modeling simulation requirements (NERC MOD PRC IEEE).
• Excellent understanding of inverter-based technology operations and inverter settings.
• Proficient in reading substation schematics and understanding inverter/turbine/control settings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to contribute to technical discussions with EPCs ISOs/Utilities consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Able to review complex analysis and can develop formal documentation technical reports and presentations.

Job Location & Details:

• Reports to Senior Manager Generator Modeling Engineering & Power System Studies
• Flexible
• Travel is minimal.