Hybrid T&D Interconnection Analyst

at The AES Corporation

• Job title: T&D Interconnection Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Indianapolis, United States

About the role

• T&D Interconnection Analyst at AES focusing on interconnection processes and sustainable energy solutions in Indiana and Ohio. Engage with partners and optimize generation interconnections for a cleaner future.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain valuable relationships with customers, developers, contractors, and other partners as the engineering lead and administrator of the AES Indiana and Ohio transmission and distribution interconnection processes
• Act as the primary liaison with applicants and internal engineering teams throughout the interconnection life cycle
• Process customer and developer applications for interconnection of Distribution Energy Resources (DERs) and transmission-connected generators
• Manage the timely, efficient processing and transfer of required interconnection documentation (e.g., one-line diagrams, generator models, inverter models, applications, study agreements, contracts, certificates of completion, permission to operate, etc.)
• Serve as technical engineering reviewer of planned renewable energy systems and their interface to AES Indiana and AES Ohio transmission and distribution systems
• Develop and modernize applicable interconnection requirements
• Use PowerClerk, GIS, CYME, PSSE, and other internal software applications to gain information needed to develop and coordinate modeling updates because of new/modified generation
• Work with internal engineers to develop CYME and PSSE models of the transmission and distribution systems necessary to study new generation interconnection projects
• Work with internal engineers to perform power systems analysis, including feasibility studies to analyze the impact of proposed generation expansion on the transmission and distribution systems
• Prepare generation Interconnection studies per Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), MISO, and PJM requirements
• Coordinate the completion of all interconnection applications with internal engineers, external consultants, utilities, and other external partners
• Lead the review, analysis, and interpretation of interconnection results
• Act as the primary point of contact with independent system operators, regional transmission organizations, transmission service providers, and utilities regarding all interconnection activities
• Manage and track the project portfolio of interconnection-related studies, applications, and follow-up requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business, or equivalent job experience in the utility industry
• Power flow forecasting, modeling, and analysis experience
• Experience with PowerClerk, CYME, GIS, PSSE, and system one-line diagrams is a plus
• Ability to develop complex interconnection study reports and communicate project technical and financial details to internal and external collaborators
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Words, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, etc.

Benefits

• Great Place to Work certification
• Opportunity to shape a cleaner, more sustainable future