{"id":1477284,"url":"https://alion.io/job/aes-transmission-planning-engineer","title":"Transmission Planning Engineer","company":{"id":1754852,"name":"AES Corporation","domain":"aes.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/aes-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":3,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Dayton, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":55000,"max_usd":104000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1752},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-29T19:07:45Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-29","last_verified_at":"2026-09-30T12:40:49Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"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. \nAES 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. \nWe 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.\nOur 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. \nIf 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. \nThe Transmission Planning Analysis Engineer will be responsible for independently conducting studies in connection with the 34.5 kV, 69 kV, 138 kV, 230 kV and 345 kV transmission system to ensure the operational reliability, adequacy, and security based on FERC 715. This work includes analysis of and studies for power flow, dynamic-stability, transient-stability, and voltage-stability.\nJob Responsibilities\nPerform with assistance the annual NERC TPL-001 Transmission System Planning Performance Assessment using steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamics power systems techniques utilizing a software suite of TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, and DSA Tools as governed by FERC 715.\nAssist the assessment required by NERC EOP-005 System Restoration from Blackstart Resources using transient power systems techniques utilizing PSCAD. \nIndependently perform the annual NERC CIP-014 Physical Security assessment modeling realistic and historical physical attacks on transmission equipment to determine if said physical attack could result in instability, uncontrolled separation, or Cascading within an electrical Interconnection utilizing a software suite of TARA, PSS®E, and DSA Tools. \nAs requested, independently perform NERC 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 transient power systems techniques utilizing a software suite of TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, DSA Tools, and PSCAD as governed by FERC 715. \nIndependently evaluate the optimization of the Transmission System and proposed Transmission plans to reduce overall investment driving downward pressure on electric rates utilizing traditional and all new relevant and upcoming technologies such as GETs. \nParticipate 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 power systems techniques utilizing a software suite of TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, and DSA Tools as governed by FERC 715. \nParticipate in stakeholder meetings of, plan with assistance projects 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 transient power systems techniques utilizing a software suite of TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, DSA Tools, and PSCAD as governed by FERC 715. \nCollaborate amongst Indiana’s five vertically integrated Investor-Owned Utilities and two Generation & Transmission Cooperatives to establish a cost-effective forecasted Transmission Plan that reliably serves existing and new Indiana customers. \nPrepare 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. \nProvide the Transmission Operations Control Center assistance in times of emergency such as extreme weather events, emergency repairs, or system restoration to ensure a timely return to energization of AES Indiana’s customers. \nAssist with tasks with NERC standards including but not limited to TPL-007, TPL-008, FAC-003, FAC-010, FAC-011, FAC-014, PRC-012, and PRC-026 using steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamics power systems techniques utilizing a software suite of TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, DSA Tools, and PSCAD as needed. \nPosition Requirements:\nBachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar. \nA minimum of 2 years' experience working in the Electric Utility industry \nAbility to perform analysis and prepare engineering deliverables without supervision \nPassing Grade on Fundamentals of Engineering \nHighly Desired Skills:\nBachelor's degree, certificate or equivalent experience in power systems studies \nPassing Grade on Fundamentals of Engineering \nProficiency in report writing, analysis, and compliance procedures. \nDetailed understanding of regulatory frameworks (NERC, FERC, PJM/MISO). \nThe ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing. \nProven technical knowledge and understanding of Transmission grid \nProficiency with PSSE, TARA, DSA Tools, or similar software \nProficiency with ASPEN, CAPE, or similar software \nProficiency with PSCAD or similar software \nAES 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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7022,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["C4ISR","Energy & Utilities","Energy Storage","Fossil Fuels"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-29T19:07:45Z"}],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":19,"reasons":["conf:10","velocity","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/aes-transmission-planning-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/aes-transmission-planning-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T04:56:00Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4506,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":494,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}