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Core Competencies:

• Experience modeling renewable generation in PowerWorld, PSSE, PSLF.
• Experience with protection systems and protection system standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027 testing and verifications.
• Skilled at solving complex problems in multiple areas.
• Practiced at working across departments and organizations with varying skill sets among teams.
• Able to improve processes and get buy-in from a wide range of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate projects, be self-directed, originate new ideas, and present methods to achieve goals.
• Able to work independently and exercise considerable judgment and decision-making.
• Easily manages multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Able to direct outside consultants and monitor their progress.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review generator models for new and existing renewable resources to meet ISO and NERC requirements.
• Validate generator models with substation schematics, inverter/turbine settings, power plant controller behavior, and generator properties.
• Support MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027 testing and verifications.
• Review modeling studies for generator ride-through requirements.
• Oversee consultant work for plant models - PSLF, PSSE, PSCAD, Aspen.
• Find and implement efficiencies in modeling process from facility studies to as-built models.
• Communicate with manufacturers, contractors, and external consultants to ensure accurate models with as-built parameters.
• Track and implement generator model upgrades per ISO and NERC requirements.
• Guide projects under development for compliance with technical PRC, MOD, and FAC standards.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge of generator modeling.
• Strong experience in the use of one or more software tools such as Siemens PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSLF.
• Experience with Aspen for short circuit studies.
• Excellent understanding of PQ curves for both inverter-based technologies and wind turbines.
• Excellent understanding of inverter-based technology operations and inverter settings.
• Understanding of PRC-019, PRC-024, and MOD-032.
• Proficient in reading substation and PPC control schematics.
• 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.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, MS preferred.

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Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable