Interconnection Engineer – CAISO

The AES Corporation

Interconnection Engineer optimizing project connections to transmission systems for AES Corporation across the US. Involves strategic analysis and coordination with various stakeholders on renewable energy initiatives.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $94,000 - $112,625 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

strategic analysis of the interconnection procedures, queue and transmission system in a given RTO/ISO to formulate and steer greenfield project siting
prepare and manage interconnection requests through to an Interconnection Agreement with the most favorable terms possible
support the CAISO Interconnection (IC) Regional Lead on progressing projects through the interconnection process
work cross functionally with the broader Development Team to optimize the position throughout the development lifecycle.
monitor the progress of required system upgrades and identify creative mitigation solutions when needed within the applicable open access transmission tariff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Systems or related field
2 -5 years work history in renewable or traditional energy development, utility generation development, or transmission planning
Familiarity with reviewing and preferably running power flow models
Knowledge of System Impact Studies (SIS) and other interconnection studies of transmission level renewable energy generating facilities with: CAISO, PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, SMUD ;
Understanding of electrical diagrams, preliminary site plans, and preparation of interconnection request packages for submittal.
Awareness of transmission systems and transmission expansion plans in US.
Knowledge of Open Access Transmission Tariffs and Generator Interconnection Procedures.
Understanding of Interconnection and Transmission Agreements and Contracts.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

power systemspower flow modelsSystem Impact Studiesinterconnection studieselectrical diagramsinterconnection request packagesOpen Access Transmission TariffsGenerator Interconnection ProceduresInterconnection AgreementsTransmission Agreements

Soft Skills

strategic analysisproject managementcross-functional collaborationcreative problem solving

Certifications

BS in Electrical Engineering