Market Lead, Transmission Strategy (PJM)

AES Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 138,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Clean Energy is recruiting for the Market Lead position within the Transmission Strategy department. The role focuses on running automated power flow studies and interfacing with ISO/RTOs to advance generator interconnection for a large utility-scale project portfolio.

The position can be based in the EAST region offices or work remotely, with travel around 10%. Requires BS in EE, 7+ years in energy development or transmission planning, and expertise in PJM methods and power flow software.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• +7 years of working experience in renewable or traditional energy development, or transmission planning.
• Proficiency in power flow software (TARA, PSS/E).
• Ability to automate generator interconnection studies on an interconnection wide basis.
• Extensive knowledge of PJM RTEP, Long Term Transmission Planning Process and modeling methodology.
• Extensive knowledge of PJM Generator Interconnection study methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of projects across the United States with internal stakeholders.
• Analyze transmission grid to identify interconnection opportunities for renewable projects.
• Spearhead power flow analysis including FCITC, injection analysis, and replicating market studies.
• Set up automated power flow analyses using Python or scripting languages.
• Conduct injection studies to identify optimal interconnection locations.
• Track regional Transmission Planning Process and advocate AES Clean Energyportfolio in Long Term Planning.
• Evaluate nodal production modeling and dispatch/price trends.
• Maintain base cases with resource mix and topology changes.
• Stay updated on new technologies and model them per criteria.
• Perform network upgrade cost allocations based on tariff.
• Verify and challenge study results.
• Conduct multiple scenario analyses based on queue projections and retirements.
• Provide technical insights on acquisition generator projects.

Skills

Power flow analysis

Automation scripting

Interconnection studies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

TARA

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.

AES Clean Energy is recruiting for the position of Market Lead within the Transmission Strategy department.

The Transmission Strategy department is responsible for performing transmission system analysis to steer AES Clean Energy greenfield prospecting efforts and support the interconnection for our large utility-scale project portfolio. This is an outstanding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about renewable energy and seeking high-growth work environment. The Transmission Strategy department actively tracks and analyzes transmission systems not just as they exist today, but how they will exist in the future. The department is instrumental in the strategic siting efforts of the entire development platform. The position will be responsible to set up and run a variety of innovative, automated power flow studies using power flow and coding software. As an internal power flow study expert, this position will work with internal Strategic Development team, and external entities including Transmission Owners, ISO/RTO to review, analyze and replicate generator interconnection study results. The person could be based in one of our EAST region offices or work remotely. Some travel will be required (~10%).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• In partnership with internal stakeholders, lead to the successful execution of both new and acquired projects across the United States.
• Analyze transmission grid to identify new opportunities for interconnecting renewable energy projects (i.e., solar, storage, wind).
• Spearhead power flow analysis such as First Contingency Incremental Transfer Capability (FCITC), injection analysis, replicating key market and region deliverability studies.
• Ability to set up and conduct automated power flow analysis using Python, or other scripting languages to expedite the analysis process.
• Perform injection studies to identify the optimal interconnection locations for the placement of generator resources across the targeted study/focus region.
• Actively track and participate in regions Transmission Planning Process, and advocate for AES clean energy portfolio to be included in Long Term Planning process.
• Experience personally running nodal production modeling (i.e., PROMOD, UPLAN, GE MAPS, Aurora), and evaluating dispatch trends, curtailment trends and locational marginal pricing trends.
• Obtain, update, and maintain regional power flow base cases with changes in resource mix and transmission topology based on ISO/RTO regional plans.
• Remain up to date on all relevant new and upcoming technologies and knowledge to model them as per regions generator interconnection study criteria.
• Perform network upgrade cost estimate allocation for the proposed projects, based upon applicable tariff.
• Verify and challenge study results.
• Perform multiple scenario sensitivity analysis based on future queue projections and retirements.
• Perform study review and provide technical insight and decision on acquisition generator projects.
• Strong knowledge of market efficiency analysis and identifying least congestion transmission points in the grid for delivery of power for PPA.
• Understand and gain proficiency in Transmission Providers’ tariff, business practices, interconnection standards, interconnection study practices, cost allocation methodologies, transmission planning standards, and transmission system performance evaluation criteria.
• Possess an understanding of regional transmission plans and operational practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• +7 years of working experience in renewable or traditional energy development, or transmission planning with an emphasis on generator interconnection studies.
• Proficiency in power flow software (TARA, PSS/E).
• Ability to automate generator interconnection studies on an interconnection wide basis.
• Extensive knowledge of PJM Regional Transmission Expansion Plan (RTEP), Long Term Transmission Planning Process and modeling methodology.
• Extensive knowledge of PJM Generator Interconnection study methodology.

Desired Skills and Expertise:

• MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with transmission systems and expansion plans, and generator interconnection study methodologies in MISO, NYISO and other affected systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously to meet project schedules.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statements:

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:

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $138,000 and $172,550/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.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

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