Generator Modeling Engineer

The AES Corporation; Louisville (CO); Remote; USD 94,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off (including vacation, S/L

Parental leave

Job summary

The AES Clean Energy (ACE) team is seeking a dynamic Generator Modeling Engineer to oversee generator models from interconnection through construction and operations. You will work with consultants and utilities in a rapidly growing company, tackling complex modeling tasks and coordinating across departments.

This role emphasizes self-direction, problem solving, and delivering compliant models. Ideal candidates have 1–5 years in modeling software (PSSE, PowerWorld, PSLF) and interconnection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Experience with PSSE, PSLF, and PowerWorld.
• Interconnection package experience.
• Understanding of MOD standards and PRC-024.
• Ability to develop formal documentation and technical reports.
• Strong organizational skills and prioritization.
• Ability to work remotely and independently for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit generator models for interconnection packages and ISO/NET requirements.
• Ensure models meet ride-through and reactive power requirements.
• Gather data from manufacturers, contractors, and consultants.
• Verify models against substation schematics and plant behavior.
• Track generator model upgrades per ISO and NERC obligations.
• Respond to modeling requests from planners and coordinators.
• Oversee model validation testing per MOD standards (MOD-025, MOD-026, MOD-027).
• Guide projects to meet MOD and PRC-024 ride-through requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project initiation

Cross-department coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSLF

PowerWorld

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

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.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

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 – modeling generators from interconnection study phases, through construction, and through operations. This is an opportunity for an engineer that is well-versed in technical engineering aspects that also enjoys working on a dynamic team and establishing relationships with consultants and utilities in a rapidly growing company.

Core Proficiencies

• 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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit generator models for new and existing renewable resources for interconnection request packages, as-built model submittals, ISO, and NERC requirements.
• Ensure generator model builds are in line with Transmission Planner and Planning Coordinator expectations.
• Ensure models meet ride-through, reactive power requirements and that parameters are reasonable.
• Gather data required for model builds from varying sources including manufacturers, contractors, and external consultants with minimal supervision.
• Verify generator models with substation schematics, inverter/turbine settings, power plant controller behavior, and generator properties.
• Track and implement generator model upgrades per ISO and NERC requirements.
• Respond to Transmission Planner/Planning Coordinator modeling requests and concerns.
• Oversee model validation field tests for MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027 verifications.
• Guide projects under development for compliance with technical MOD standards (MOD-025, MOD-032, MOD-026, MOD-027) and PRC-024 ride-through requirements.

Desired Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Personal values consistent with those of the AES Corporation: Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together.
• 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.
• Able to review complex analysis and can develop formal documentation, technical reports, and presentations.
• 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.

Job Location & Details

• Reports to Sr. Manager, Generator Modeling
• Remote
• Travel is expected to be minimal.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting 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 work. All 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 law. E-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.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $94,000 and $112,625/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.