[Hiring] Generator Modeling Engineer @AES

Role Description

The AES Clean Energy (ACE) team is seeking a dynamic and passionate Generator Modeling Engineer to oversee generator models throughout the project lifecycle for ACE’s rapidly growing renewable portfolio. This role involves:

• Modeling generators from interconnection study phases, through construction, and through operations.
• Working on a dynamic team and establishing relationships with consultants and utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 1-5 years of experience with modeling software (PSSE, PowerWorld, and/or PSLF). Generator modeling experience preferred.
• Interconnection package experience.
• Understanding of MOD standards and PRC-024.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
• Ability to successfully work remotely and independently, away from an office environment or direct supervision, for extended periods of time.

Requirements

• Experience with transmission and/or generation steady state and dynamic modeling in PSSE and PSLF.
• Experience modeling renewable generators is a plus.
• Experience with interconnection study models and interconnection request packages.
• Knowledge of model validation, including ride-through tests, stability tests, and model validation.
• Familiarity with short circuit data and modeling.
• 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.
• Understanding of detailed modeling and equivalent modeling, and ability to flag unreasonable model values.
• 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 abilities among teams.
• Easily leads multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave).

Company Description

AES Corporation is the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.