CAISO Interconnection Engineer — Remote Grid Growth

AES Corporation; Long Beach (CA); Remote; USD 94,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking an Interconnection Engineer (CAISO) to advance interconnection activities across multiple US markets. You will help progress projects through CAISO processes and work with the Development Team to optimize strategies and siting.

The role requires a BS in Power Systems and 2–5 years in energy development or transmission planning, with familiarity in power flow analyses and interconnection procedures. Remote-friendly with nationwide opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Systems.
• 2–5 years in renewable or traditional energy development, utility generation, or transmission planning.
• Experience at an Electric Utility or consultants in the listed footprints preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategically analyze interconnection procedures, queue and transmission systems for greenfield siting.
• Support CAISO Interconnection (IC) Regional Lead through the process and cross‑functional team work.
• Monitor required system upgrades and identify mitigation within the tariff.
• Support greenfield development including interconnection packages and viability feedback.
• Review utility study reports and track results through the interconnection process.
• Assist with negotiating and executing interconnection and engineering/Procurement agreements.
• Help deliver transmission owner schedules integrated into project plans.

Skills

CAISO knowledge

Power flow models

System Impact Studies (SIS)

Interconnection procedures

Transmission planning

Interconnection contracts

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking an Interconnection Engineer (CAISO) to advance interconnection activities across multiple US markets. You will help progress projects through CAISO processes and work with the Development Team to optimize strategies and siting.

The role requires a BS in Power Systems and 2–5 years in energy development or transmission planning, with familiarity in power flow analyses and interconnection procedures. Remote-friendly with nationwide opportunities.