Job Description

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The AssociateTransmission Planning Analysis Engineer willbe responsible forassistingstudies in connection with the 34.5 kV, 69 kV, 138 kV, 230 kV and 345 kV transmission system to ensurethe operationalreliability, adequacy, and security based on FERC 715. This work includes analysis of and studies for power flow,dynamic-stability,transient-stability, andvoltage-stability

Job Responsibilities

• Assistthe annual NERC TPL-001 Transmission System Planning Performance Assessment using steady-state, short-circuit, anddynamicspower systems techniquesutilizinga software suite of TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, and DSA Tools as governed by FERC 715.

• Assistwith documentation forthe assessment required by NERC EOP-005 System Restoration fromBlackstartResources using transient power systems techniques utilizing PSCAD.

• Assistwith documentation forthe annual NERC CIP-014 Physical Security assessment modeling realistic and historical physical attacks on transmission equipment todetermineif said physical attack could result in instability, uncontrolled separation, or Cascading within an electrical Interconnectionutilizinga software suite of TARA, PSS®E, and DSA Tools.

• As requested,assist with orperformNERC FAC-002 qualified changes and material modification impact studies to determine if any new or materially modified load, any new or materially modified generation, or any new or materially modified transmission results in an inability of the Transmission System to meet the performance requirements of FERC 715 using as applicable steady-state, short-circuit, dynamic , and transientpower systems techniques utilizing a software suite of TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, DSA Tools, and PSCAD as governed by FERC 715.

• Assistwith theevaluat ion ofthe optimization of the Transmission System and proposed Transmission plans to reduce overall investment driving downward pressure on electric ratesutilizingtraditional and all new relevant and upcoming technologies such as GETs.

• Participate in stakeholder meetings of, Plan projects within, and Evaluate MISO’s regional Transmission Planning process, the MISO Expansion Transmission Plan (MTEP) to ensure effective, efficient, and thorough evaluation of Transmission Projects ensuring just and reasonable Transmission scope using steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamics powersystems techniques utilizing a software suite of TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, and DSA Tools as governed by FERC 715.

• Participate in stakeholder meetings of, assist with theplanning ofprojects within, and evaluate MISO’s Expedited Project Review (EPR) and Expediate Resource Adequacy Study (ERAS) to ensure effective, efficient, and thorough evaluation of Transmission Projects ensuring just and reasonable Transmission scope using steady-state, short-circuit, dynamics, and transientpower systems techniques utilizing a software suite of TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, DSA Tools, and PSCADas governed by FERC 715.

• Collaborate amongst Indiana’s five vertically integrated Investor-Owned Utilities and two Generation & Transmission Cooperatives toestablisha cost-effective forecasted Transmission Plan that reliably serves existing and new Indiana customers.

• Prepare for and defend against regulatory audits of entities including but not limited to NERC, IURC, FERC, and MISO for adherence to Transmission Tariffs, Distribution Tariff, and NERC compliance.

• Provide the Transmission Operations Control Centerassistancein times of emergency such as extreme weather events, emergency repairs, or system restoration to ensurea timelyreturn to energization of AES Indiana’s customers.

• Assist with the document of thetasksassociatedwithNERC standards including but not limited to TPL-007, TPL-008 ,FAC-003, FAC-010, FAC-011,FAC-014, PRC-012, and PRC-026using steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamics power systems techniques utilizing a software suite of TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, DSA Tools , and PSCADas needed.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar.

Highly Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree,certificateorequivalent experiencein power systems studies

• Passing Grade on Fundamentals of Engineering

• Proficiencyin report writing, analysis, and compliance procedures

• Detailed understanding of regulatory frameworks (NERC, FERC, PJM/MISO).

• The ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing.

• Proven technical knowledge and understanding of Transmission grid

• Proficiencywith PSSE, TARA, DSA Tools, or similar software

• Proficiencywith ASPEN, CAPE, or similar software

• Proficiencywith PSCAD or similar software

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.