The AES Corporation

Transmission Planning Operations Engineer

The AES Corporation  •  Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

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.

The Transmission Planning Operations Engineer willbe responsible forindependently conducting operational planning coordination in connection with the transmission project portfolio, including construction schedule coordination, management of change support, and outage and network model coordination across MISO and PJM.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform with assistance the maintenance of a coordinated construction project list and integrated project schedule, using P6 as the source of schedule data, to provide a common reference across planning, development, engineering, execution, and close-out stages, and to capture project shifts and scope adjustments as they occur.
  • Perform withassistancequality control review of consultant-prepared construction schedules, including but not limited to Facility Study schedules.
  • Perform withassistancethe annual review of the coordinated project list to inform prioritization andscopefidelity as electric network conditions and needs evolve, supporting long-lead material planning and labor resource planning.
  • Perform with assistance the team's existing NERC Management of Change compliance structure by evaluating when project changes require review or re-evaluation by the appropriate subject matter experts, including but not limited to PRC-004, PRC-025, PRC-027, FAC-002, and FAC-008, and routing changes to the appropriate owners within the compliance structure.
  • Independently support long-term (three-year and one-year) and short-term (three-month) operational planning horizons for outage coordination,utilizingpower flow models to coordinate planned outages and reduce the risk of projectsfailing to obtainrequired outage approvals.
  • Coordinate outage-related planning input with the System Operations and PMO functions to support holistic outage scheduling across the business.
  • Independently manage the MISO and PJM operational/network models and coordinate with the System Planning team on forecasted modeling changes.
  • Independentlysubmitand maintain tickets in MISO CROW and PJMeDARTto reflect project and outage-related model changes.
  • Provide the Transmission Operations ControlCenterassistancein times of emergency such as extreme weather events, emergency repairs, or system restoration to ensurea timelyreturn to energization of AES customers.

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar.
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience working in the Electric Utility industry
  • Ability to perform analysis and prepare engineering deliverables without supervision
  • Passing Grade on Fundamentals of Engineering

Highly Desired Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree,certificateor equivalent experience in power systems studies
  • Proficiencyin project scheduling and schedule management, including Primavera P6 or similar software
  • 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
  • Experience with MISO CROW and/or PJMeDARTticket submission and management.
  • Experience with MISO and/orPJMoutage coordination processes and operational/network model submission requirements.
  • Working knowledge of power flow modeling concepts and tools (e.g., PSS®E or similar).

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.

The AES Corporation

About The AES Corporation

The world no longer thinks of energy as a matter of supply and demand. Now it’s a space for innovation and partnership. With this transformation comes a responsibility to work with a smarter approach, new thinking informed by past experiences, and with stronger collaboration between regulators and innovators, old systems and new technologies.

At AES, we partner with our organizations from industries of every kind, across all markets and at every stage of development, and we’ve been doing it for decades.

We know that every organization is at a unique place in their energy journey. A one-size fits all approach using outdated technology isn’t going to cut it. When you work with AES, you can expect to work in partnership with us to create innovative, customized energy solutions that deliver the most value to you and your energy goals while empowering the growth of your business.

Want to join us?

We’re looking for people to join us on that journey and care more about who you are than what’s on your resumé. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by improving the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. At AES, we invest in your development and empower you to continuously improve because we know when you’re at your best, that’s when we’ll make the greatest impact. We are AES. Come join us, and let’s accelerate the future of energy, together.

Join our team of innovators at: www.aes.com/careers

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Year Founded
1981
Website
aes.com
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