Interconnection Engineer (CAISO)

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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 Team to optimize the position throughout the development lifecycle.

The preferred candidate has experience in: the preparation and review

of transmission level interconnection requests; review of power flow (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 IX 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%).

Preferred Skills and Expertise

studies of transmission level renewable energy generating facilities with

CAISO, PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, SMUD;

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The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $94,000 and $112,625/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.

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