Generator Modeling Engineer

The AES Clean Energy (ACE) team is seeking a dynamic and passionate Principal
** Generator Modeling Engineer
** to oversee generator models throughout the project lifecycle for ACE’s rapidly growing renewable portfolio – modeling generators from interconnection study phases, through construction, and through operations. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer that is well-versed in technical engineering aspects that also enjoys leading diverse and dynamic engineers in the renewable energy space.
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* Core Competencies:

*** Extensive experience modeling generation in Power World, PSSE, PSLF. Experience modeling renewable generators is a plus, with at least 8 years of modeling experience.
* Exhibit leadership by demonstrating effective training and mentoring of other engineers.
* Demonstrated competency to coordinate, prioritize, and plan project tasks using internal and external resources.
* Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional collaboration to complete tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
* Experience with interconnection study models and interconnection request packages.
* In-depth knowledge of model validation, including ride-through tests, stability tests, and model verifications.
* 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.
* In-depth understanding of detailed modeling and equivalent modeling, and ability to flag unreasonable model values.
* Highly competent at directing outside consultants and monitoring 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 skill sets among teams.
* Able to work independently and exercise considerable judgment and decision-making.
* Easily manages multiple priorities and deadlines.
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* Principal Duties and 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.
* Coordinate and prioritize modeling work among internal and external resources.
* Lead team members to deliver results and improve workflows.
* Guide engineers on model builds, verifications, data gathering, and analysis.

Ensure the team’s generator model builds are in line with Transmission Planner and Planning Coordinator expectations.
* Ensure the team’s models meet ride-through, reactive power requirements and that parameters are reasonable.
* Supervise engineer’s gathering of data required for model builds from varying sources including manufacturers, contractors, and external consultants with minimal supervision.
* Supervise engineer’s 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.
* Coordinate responses 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.
* Train engineers on model development and verifications.
* Find and implement efficiencies in modeling process from interconnection requests…