Associate, Generator Modeling Engineer

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 ACE's growing renewable portfolio—from 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.

• Working knowledge of modeling renewable generation in Power World, 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.

• 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 IEEE
  2800/IEEE
  2800.2 under the direction of senior engineers.

• Bachelor's 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.

• Reports to Senior Manager, Generator Modeling Engineering & Power System Studies.
• Possibility of flexible work anywhere in the US.
• Travel is minimal.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $77,000 and…