Interconnection Engineer (CAISO)
Core
Support the siting and interconnecting of AES Renewables & Power portfolio to transmission systems across the United States, specifically managing the CAISO interconnection process.
Role type
Senior IC interconnection engineer (grid integration)
Builds
Greenfield renewable energy projects (solar, battery storage, wind) integrated into the transmission grid
Domain
Utility-scale renewable energy, power systems, grid interconnection
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Power flow modeling (PSS/E, PSLF), System Impact Studies (SIS), Open Access Transmission Tariffs, Generator Interconnection Procedures, electrical diagram interpretation, project scheduling integration
Preferred skills
CAISO/PG&E/SCE/SDG&E/SMUD interconnection experience, secondary market utility knowledge (PAC, APS, SRP, etc.), negotiation of interconnection agreements, mitigation solution development
Technologies
PSS/E, PSLF
Responsibilities
Review transmission system analysis and prepare interconnection requests; analyze utility study reports and track results; negotiate and execute interconnection and engineering agreements; integrate transmission owner schedules into project construction timelines; flag due diligence issues for regional leads
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC