The AES Corporation · 3 days ago
REMOTE - Senior Engineer, Generator Modeling
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years exp
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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.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering
5-10+ years of experience with modeling software (PSSE, PowerWorld, and/or PSLF). Generator modeling experience preferred.
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.
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.
Preferred
Generator modeling experience preferred.
Experience with Aspen for short circuit studies.
Interconnection package experience.
Company
The AES Corporation
The world no longer thinks of energy as a matter of supply and demand. Now it’s a space for innovation and partnership.
5,001-10,000 employees
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