Senior Interconnection Engineer Jobs in Springfield, VA

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The AES Clean Energy (ACE) team is seeking a dynamic and passionate Associate Generator Modeling Engineer to support generator model development and maintenance throughout the project lifecycle for ACE's growing renewable portfolio-from interconnection study phases, through construction, and through operations. This role is ideal for an engineer who is building expertise in power system modeling and is comfortable working with internal teams, consultants, and utilities while performing technical work under the guidance of senior engineers.

Core Competencies:

• Working knowledge of modeling renewable generation in PowerWorld, PSSE, and/or PSLF, with ability to learn and apply company standards.
• PSCAD modeling experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with interconnection study models and interconnection request packages (or demonstrated ability to learn quickly).
• Understanding of model verification/validation concepts (e.g., ride-through and stability tests) and willingness to develop hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with steady-state, dynamics, and short-circuit data requirements and reporting procedures, including required model inputs.
• Works effectively across internal teams and external partners (consultants, EPCs, and utilities), tracking action items and communicating status under the guidance of senior team members.
• Completes assigned work with supervision; takes initiative, communicates progress, and escalates questions and risks appropriately.
• Easily manages multiple priorities and deadlines.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support senior engineers with generator model builds, verification activities, data gathering, and analysis.
• Participate in training on model development and verifications; apply learned practices to assigned work.
• Identify opportunities to improve modeling workflows and documentation; propose changes for review and implementation by the team.
• Prepare draft generator models and supporting documentation for interconnection request packages, as-built submittals, and ISO/NERC requirements under supervision and review.
• Support consultant-delivered plant models (PSLF, PSSE, PSCAD, Aspen) by reviewing inputs/assumptions, tracking comments, and coordinating updates with the project team.
• Assist with ensuring generator model builds align with Transmission Planner and Planning Coordinator expectations (e.g., ride-through and reactive power requirements) and help confirm parameters are reasonable.
• Gather and document model input data from manufacturers, contractors, and consultants, including sources and assumptions, for review.
• Verify generator models with substation schematics, inverter/turbine settings, power plant controller behavior, and generator properties.
• Support tracking and implementation of generator model requirements per ISO, NERC, and IEEE, escalating impacts and questions to senior engineers.
• Support model validation field tests for MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027 verifications, including planning support, data review, and documentation.
• Support project compliance activities related to PRC-019, PRC-029, and IEEE2800/IEEE2800.2 under the direction of senior engineers.

Desired Education, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 0-3 years of experience with modeling software (power system modeling preferred); relevant internships/co-ops count.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
• Understanding of modeling simulation requirements (NERC MOD, PRC, IEEE).
• Excellent understanding of inverter-based technology operations and inverter settings.
• Proficient in reading substation schematics and understanding inverter/turbine/control settings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to contribute to technical discussions with EPCs, ISOs/Utilities, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Able to review complex analysis and can develop formal documentation, technical reports, and presentations.

Job Location & Details:

• Reports to Senior Manager, Generator Modeling Engineering & Power System Studies
• Possibility of flexible work anywhere in the US
• Travel is minimal.

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The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $77,000 and $91,000/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. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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.