The AES Corporation Looking for Manager, Transmission Strategy- CAISO at Remote Full Time

Job type full-time

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Position: manager, transmission strategy (full time, exempt)

Department: transmission strategy

Reports to: director of transmission strategy

Location: remote, houston, tx, san francisco, ca, salt lake city, ut or richmond, va

About aes clean energy introduction

Aes clean energy (“aes ce”), a subsidiary of the aes corporation global company, specializes in developing, owning, and operating utility scale projects such as pv solar, pv solar combined with battery energy storage systems (bess), stand-alone battery energy storage and wind generationAes ce currently has more than 3,500 mw of solar, wind and storage projects in operation in the u.s., with an additional 500+ mw in construction and 4,000+ mw contracted or in development.

With a business goal to grow our operating portfolio to 15,000+ mw by 2025, and a development pipeline to support achieving that goal, now is an amazing time to join the aes ce team as it continues its exponential growth.

The position

Aes clean energy is recruiting for the position of manager within the transmission strategy departmentThe transmission strategy department is responsible for performing transmission system analysis to steer aes clean energy greenfield prospecting efforts and support the interconnection for our large utility-scale project portfolioThis is an outstanding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about renewable energy and seeking high-growth work environmentThe transmission strategy department actively tracks and analyzes transmission systems not just as they exist today, but how they will exist in the futureThe department is instrumental in the strategic siting efforts of the entire development platformThe position will be responsible to set up and run a variety of innovative, automated power flow studies using power flow and coding softwareAdditionally, as an internal power flow study expert, the position will work with internal strategic development and interconnection regional leads, and external entities including iso/rto and other transmission owners to review, analyze and replicate generator interconnection study results.

Principal duties and responsibilities :

The position will both lead and support as needed the internal stakeholders, leading to the successful execution of both new and acquired projects across the united statesSome travel will be required (~10%).

Analyze transmission grid to identify new opportunities for interconnecting renewable energy projects (i.eSolar, storage, wind).
Spearhead power flow analysis such as first contingency incremental transfer capability (fcitc), injection analysis, replicating key market and region deliverability studies.
Ability to set up and conduct automated power flow analysis using python, or other scripting languages to expedite the analysis process.
Perform injection studies to identify the optimal interconnection locations for the placement of generator resources across the targeted study/focus region.
Actively track and participate in regions transmission planning process, and advocate for aes clean energy portfolio to be included in long term planning process.
Obtain, update, and maintain regional power flow base cases with changes in resource mix and transmission topology based on iso/rto regional plans.
Remain up to date on all relevant new and upcoming technologies and knowledge to model them as per regions generator interconnection study criteria.
Perform network upgrade cost estimate allocation for the proposed projects, based upon applicable tariff.
Verify and challenge study resultsPerform multiple scenario sensitivity analysis based on future queue projections and retirements.
Perform study review and provide technical insight and decision on acquisition generator projects.
Familiar with tracking and assessing availability of available transfer capacity (atc) and total transfer capability (ttc) in non-iso market and submitting transmission service requests (tsr).
Strong knowledge of market efficiency analysis and identifying least congestion transmission points in the grid for delivery of power for ppa.
Understand and gain proficiency in transmission providers’ tariff, business practices, interconnection standards, interconnection study practices, cost allocation methodologies, transmission planning standards, and transmission system performance evaluation criteriaPossess an understanding of regional transmission plans and operational practices.

Minimum qualifications :

Bs in electrical engineering or related field.
5 years of working experience in renewable or traditional energy development, or transmission planning with an emphasis on generator interconnection studies.
Proficiency in power flow software (powerworld, tara, pss/e, pss/must, pslf).
Ability to automate generator interconnection studies on an interconnection wide basis.
Extensive knowledge of caiso, wecc transmission planning process and generator interconnection procedures study methodologies.

Desired skills and expertise:

Knowledge in generation dispatch and remedial action scheme in caiso and wecc region for congestion management.
Familiarity with transmission systems and expansion plans, and generator interconnection study methodologies in caiso, wecc.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously in order to meet project schedules.

Aes is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusionRespecting 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 workAll 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 lawE-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 aesTo 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 hireExcept 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 thereafterThis 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.

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