Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy revolution. They are seeking an Associate Generator Modeling Engineer to support generator model development and maintenance throughout the project lifecycle for their renewable portfolio, working closely with senior engineers and various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- 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 IEEE2800/IEEE2800.2 under the direction of senior engineers
Skills
- 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
- Working knowledge of modeling renewable generation in PowerWorld, PSSE, and/or PSLF, with ability to learn and apply company standards
- 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
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) eligibility
- Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)
Company Overview
- The world no longer thinks of energy as a matter of supply and demand. Now it’s a space for innovation and partnership. It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, US, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.aes.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- The AES Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 12 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.