Market Lead, Transmission Strategy (PJM)

About AES Corporation

The AES Corporation is the largest US-based global power company with 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. The company has earned prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across operating markets and was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century.

About the Role

AES Clean Energy is recruiting for the position of Market Lead within the Transmission Strategy department. The Transmission Strategy department is responsible for performing transmission system analysis to steer AES Clean Energy greenfield prospecting efforts and support the interconnection for the large utility-scale project portfolio.

The position will be based in one of the EAST region offices or work remotely. Some travel will be required (~10%).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• In partnership with internal stakeholders, lead to the successful execution of both new and acquired projects across the United States.
• Analyze transmission grid to identify new opportunities for interconnecting renewable energy projects (i.e. solar, storage, wind).
• Spearhead power flow analysis such as First Contingency Incremental Transfer Capability (FCITC), injection analysis, and replicating key market and region deliverability studies.
• Set up and conduct automated power flow analysis using Python or other scripting languages to expedite the analysis process.
• Perform injection studies to identify the optimal interconnection locations for the placement of generator resources across the targeted study/focus region.
• Actively track and participate in regions Transmission Planning Process, and advocate for AES clean energy portfolio to be included in Long Term Planning process.
• Personally run nodal production modeling (i.e., PROMOD, UPLAN, GE MAPS, Aurora), and evaluate dispatch trends, curtailment trends and locational marginal pricing trends.
• Obtain, update, and maintain regional power flow base cases with changes in resource mix and transmission topology based on ISO/RTO regional plans.
• Remain up to date on all relevant new and upcoming technologies and knowledge to model them as per regions generator interconnection study criteria.
• Perform network upgrade cost estimate allocation for the proposed projects, based upon applicable tariff.
• Verify and challenge study results.
• Perform multiple scenario sensitivity analysis based on future queue projections and retirements.
• Perform study review and provide technical insight and decision on acquisition generator projects.
• Apply strong knowledge of market efficiency analysis and identify least congestion transmission points in the grid for delivery of power for PPA.
• Understand and gain proficiency in Transmission Providers' tariff, business practices, interconnection standards, interconnection study practices, cost allocation methodologies, transmission planning standards, and transmission system performance evaluation criteria.
• Possess an understanding of regional transmission plans and operational practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• +7 years of working experience in renewable or traditional energy development, or transmission planning with an emphasis on generator interconnection studies.
• Proficiency in power flow software (TARA, PSS/E).
• Ability to automate generator interconnection studies on an interconnection wide basis.
• Extensive knowledge of PJM Regional Transmission Expansion Plan (RTEP), Long Term Transmission Planning Process and modeling methodology.
• Extensive knowledge of PJM Generator Interconnection study methodology.

Desired Skills and Expertise

• MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with transmission systems and expansion plans, and generator interconnection study methodologies in MISO, NYISO and other affected systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously to meet project schedules.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $138,000 and $172,550/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Total Compensation: The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus.

Benefits: 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.

Employment Terms

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.