Transmission Planning Modeling Engineer

The AES Corporation

Transmission Planning Modeling Engineer managing compliance activities for AES utilities. Leading model development and ensuring technical compliance with laws and regulations.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeDayton • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Transmission compliance related activities for AES utilities, including but not limited to FAC-001, FAC-002, FAC-008, MOD-32, and other applicable NERC/FERC/PJM/MISO activities.
Manage model development, maintenance and validation practices for internal Transmission Planning models.
Ensuring the company's technical compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Instituting best-practice procedures for compliance and risk mitigation.
Developing strategies and implementation plans for compliance-related matters.
Explaining and defining compliance protocols and measures to collaborators and relevant authorities.
Advising management on compliance-related matters.
Checking the status of various business operations to ensure compliance with regulations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar.
A minimum of 5 years' experience working in the Electric Utility industry
Problem-solving abilities are essential.
Proficiency in report writing, analysis, and compliance procedures.
Detailed understanding of regulatory frameworks (NERC, FERC, PJM/MISO).
Experience with process analysis.
The ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing.
Proven technical knowledge and understanding of Transmission grid
Proficiency with PSSE, TARA or similar software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

compliance proceduresreport writingprocess analysisTransmission grid knowledgemodel developmentmodel maintenancemodel validationregulatory frameworksNERCFERC

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationadvisingstrategic planning