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The AES Corporation · 2 days ago

Interconnection Project Engineer

Louisville, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 company leading the charge in the global energy revolution. The Sr. Interconnection Project Engineer will support and lead interconnection activities through the full life cycle of development and construction of projects, ensuring successful execution of both new and acquired projects across the United States.

Utilities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Support and lead project due diligence efforts, identify existing and potential red flags for project acquisitions

Qualification

Interconnection studiesPower flow analysisGenerator Interconnection AgreementsElectrical diagramsOpen Access Transmission TariffsRenewable energy developmentCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

4+ years work history in renewable or traditional energy development, utility generation development, or transmission planning

Experience working at an Electric Utility, or consultants providing services within those footprints is strongly preferred

In depth knowledge reviewing interconnection studies and familiarity with power flow models

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

Awareness of transmission systems and transmission expansion plans in US

Strong knowledge of Open Access Transmission Tariffs and Generator Interconnection Procedures

Benefits

Annual bonus

Full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits

401(k) eligibility

Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave

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.

Founded in 1981

Arlington, Virginia, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.aes.com

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