Interconnection Engineer (CAISO)

About this role

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. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy. 

POSITION:   Interconnection   Engineer (CAISO) (full time,   exempt)  

DEPARTMENT:   Interconnection, Grid   & Growth  

REPORTS TO:   Manager, Interconnection (CAISO)   

LOCATION:   Remote,   San Francisco CA, Long Beach CA, Salt Lake City UT, Louisville CO  

The Grid   & Growth   group is responsible for   supporting   siting and interconnecting the AES   Renewables & Power   portfolio to transmission systems across the United States. The group consists of :   Growth Strategy   team,   Interconnection   team, and   the   Transmission Strategy team.  

The primary responsibilities of this role   are :   strategic analysis of the interconnection procedures, queue and transmission system   in a given   RTO/ISO to formulate and steer greenfield project   siting , and to then prepare and manage interconnection requests through to an Interconnection Agreement with the most favorable terms possible. The Interconnection   Project   Engineer supports the   CAISO   Interconnection ( IC )   Regional Lead on progressing projects through the interconnection   process and   working cross functionally with the broader Development   T eam to optimize the position throughout the development lifecycle.   

The preferred candidate has experience   in :   the preparation and review of   transmiss ion level   interconnection requests ;   review   of   p ower   f low ( PSS/E and/or PSLF )   models ;   and participating in the management of   transmission level   solar , battery storage   and wind projects through the generator interconnection processes including negotiation and execution of Generator Interconnection Agreements. Additional responsibilities include monitoring the progress of required system upgrades and identifying creative mitigation solutions when needed within the applicable open access transmission tariff.  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:  

The Interconnection Project Engineer will support all interconnection activities through the full life cycle of development and construction of projects. The position will support the   CAISO   I X   Regional Lead and other internal stakeholders leading to the successful execution of both new and acquired projects across the United States.  Some travel required (~ 15 %).  

• Support greenfield development: review transmission system analysis, identify interconnection agencies and procedures,   support preparation and filing of interconnection request s   including supporting internal and external parties on preparation of technical materials, provide viability feedback to the   CAISO   I X   Regional Lead and other internal stakeholders to support any financial and project approvals needed.  

• Interconnection study process: support the review and analysis of utility study reports; tracking and reporting results throughout process; support negotiation and execution of interconnection agreements and engineering and procurement agreements   

• Implementation of portfolio projects: assist internal groups to complete deliverables required by transmission owners to construct interconnection facilities including integrating schedules of Transmission Owner into project construction schedule.   

• S u pport   due dil ige nce effo rts and   fla g pote ntial issu es   for   revie w by   the   C AISO   I X   Le ad.  

Preferred   Skills and Expertise:  

• Familiarity with   reviewing and   preferably   running   power flow   models  

• Knowledge of S ystem   I mpact   S tudies   (SIS) and other interconnection studies   of   transmission level   renewable energy generating facilities   with: CAISO, PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, SMUD ;   

• Secondary   markets to   include :   PAC, APS, SRP, TEP, PNM, Tri-state , Xcel, WAPA  

• 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 on   reports published by Transmission Owners and Indepen dent System operator.  

• Understa n ding o f   Interconnection   and   Transmission   Agreements and Contracts .  

Minimum Qualifications :  

• 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. Previous employment or experience working at an Electric Utility, or consultants providing services within   the   listed   footprints is strongly preferred.  

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer wh

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