The AES Corporation

Associate Transmission Planning Engineer

The AES Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Indianapolis • Ohio • United States

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About the role

  • Assist studies in connection with the transmission system to ensure reliability, adequacy, and security
  • Analyze power flow, dynamic-stability, transient-stability, and voltage-stability
  • Assist with annual NERC TPL-001 Transmission System Planning Performance Assessment
  • Document the assessment required by NERC EOP-005 System Restoration from Blackstart Resources
  • Assist with NERC CIP-014 Physical Security assessment
  • Perform NERC FAC-002 qualified changes and material modification impact studies
  • Evaluate the optimization of the Transmission System and proposed Transmission plans
  • Participate in MISO's Transmission Planning process and stakeholder meetings
  • Collaborate with Indiana’s utilities to establish a cost-effective forecasted Transmission Plan
  • Prepare for and defend against regulatory audits
  • Provide assistance during emergencies and system restoration

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar
  • Passing Grade on Fundamentals of Engineering
  • Proficiency in report writing, analysis, and compliance procedures
  • Detailed understanding of regulatory frameworks (NERC, FERC, PJM/MISO)
  • Proven technical knowledge and understanding of Transmission grid
  • Proficiency with PSSE, TARA, DSA Tools, or similar software
  • Proficiency with ASPEN, CAPE, or similar software
  • Proficiency with PSCAD or similar software
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • 401(k) matching
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
power flow analysisdynamic-stability analysistransient-stability analysisvoltage-stability analysisNERC TPL-001NERC EOP-005NERC CIP-014NERC FAC-002Transmission System optimizationregulatory compliance
Soft Skills
report writinganalysiscollaborationcommunicationstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsdefense against auditsemergency responseplanning
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor's degree in electrical engineeringFundamentals of Engineering