Manager, Interconnection Planning

AES Corporation; Ohio; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation seeks a Transmission and Distribution Interconnection Planning Manager to oversee the planning, assessment, and coordination of interconnection projects within the utility's transmission and distribution networks in Ohio and Indiana.

Position based in Indianapolis, IN or Dayton, OH with travel between locations and a focus on coordinating with TOs, large load customers, and generators. Requires 7+ years in interconnections or related planning and a Bachelor’s in engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in interconnections, transmission, or distribution planning.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with interconnection processes for MISO, PJM, PUCO and/or IRUC.
• Ability to negotiate agreements (GIAs, ISAs, Wires to Wires, construction) with external entities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of IEEE/NEC/NESC and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team in Ohio and Indiana to ensure effective interconnection planning.
• Oversee interconnection studies adherence to FAC-001 and FAC-002 standards.
• Serve as technical lead for external conversations with TOs, large load customers, and generators.
• Analyze complex data and make decisions on project scoping and feasibility.
• Manage contracts and adherence to GIAs, ISAs, Wires to Wires, and construction agreements.
• Coordinate internal and contractor resources for studies, billing, and construction management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain visibility on interconnection queues and required changes.
• Oversee scoping and planning to support Impact and Facility Study reports.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC) and regulatory requirements (FERC, NERC, PJM, MISO, IRUC, PUCO).
• Ensure timely project completion and address emergencies or critical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Electrical engineering knowledge

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Interconnection Process (MISO/PJM/PUCO/IRUC)

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat'snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.

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We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. 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 honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a companythat'snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We'renot just building a more sustainable future,we'repowering it.

Job Description: Transmission and Distribution Interconnection Planning Manager

Position Overview

The Transmission and Distribution Interconnection Planning Manager for Ohio and Indiana will be responsible for overseeing the planning, assessment, and coordination of interconnection projects within the utility's transmission and distribution networks. This role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices while delivering efficient and reliable interconnection solutions. This role will be responsible for interactions with other Transmission Owners, Large Load Customers (including Data Centers) and Generation Customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage team members in Ohio and Indiana, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Manage the internal process and procedures for all interconnection studies, ensuring adherence to our internal FAC-001 and FAC-002 standards.
• The primary point of contact for AES Interconnection Standards, including ensuring our standards in alignment with standard utility practices.
• Represent as the technical lead for all external conversations and presentations for all interconnection efforts, including TOs, Large Load Customers, and Generators.
• Analyze complex data sets and make informed decisions regarding project scoping, feasibility and implementation.
• Responsible for contract management and organizational adherence to the contract language for all GIAs, ISAs, CSAs and Wire to Wire agreements.
• Manage internal and contractor resources to run the interconnection processes including studies, billing and construction management efforts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure visibility on Interconnection queue and communicate potential required projects and/or changes in industry standards to the organization.
• Oversee the scoping and planning of interconnection projects to support Impact and Facility Study reports. Ensuring alignment internal standards and general electrical engineering principles.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC), good utility practices, and regulatory requirements (FERC, NERC, PJM, MISO, IRUC and PUCO).
• Ensure timely completion of projects and address any emergencies or critical issues that arise.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for transmission and distribution interconnection projects issues.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
• Strong understanding of the transmission and distribution system design.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience, preferably in Interconnections, Transmission or Distribution Planning, or another related field.
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline and/or Project Management
• Proficiency and expertise with the Interconnection Process for MISO, PJM, PUCO and/or IRUC highly desired.
• Comfortable with negotiating agreements with external entities, including GIAs, ISAs, Wires to Wires, and Construction agreements.
• Knowledge of industry standards, good utility practices, and regulatory requirements.

Position can be located in Indianapolis, Indiana or Dayton, Ohio. Travel will be required between the two locations.

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.