Forecasting and Modeling Engineer (Hybrid in Dayton, OH or Indianapolis, IN)
Company: AES Corporation
Location: Dayton
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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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
(NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the
global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries,
AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and
collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us
recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by
Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place
to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that
values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.AES is
proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to
corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the
resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide
electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves
towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris
Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7
carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for
rapid, global decarbonization.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 cleaner, more
sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your
career with a true leader in the global energy
transformation.Demand Forecasting:Develop multi-year (1, 3, 5, 10,
20), multi-scenario, geo-referenced load forecasts supporting
system modeling, analysis, and integrated planning efforts using
industry leading LoadSEER demand forecasting software. Develop
interfaces from LoadSEER to SAP, PSSE, CYME, SCADA/Pi, AMI, and
GIS.Monitoring and Analysis:Design and implement LoadSEER tools to
extract asset load data from SCADA/Pi, AMI, known block load
additions, and electrical cooperative and municipal load data.
Utilize LoadSEER's SCADA scrubber to clean large asset data
sets.Load Research, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Forecasting,
Statistical Analyses:Conduct "bottom up" spatial analysis
considering geographical, econometric, demographic, and
transportation factors impacting long term load forecasts.
Coordinate with Resource Planning "top down" to forecast
distributed energy resources, energy efficiency, electric vehicles
(EV's) and other appliance adoption rates and their impact on load
using consistent data approaches. Utilize this detailed forecast
methodology and process to create load forecast and scenarios
available to export to PSSE and CYME for electrical engineering
teams in modeling and analysis.Solving Complex Issues: Solve
diverse load forecasting problems and complete extensive analysis.
Utilize analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of
moderate complexity. (e.g., by dividing the problem into component
steps, and performing the analysis necessary to complete each
step). Analyze and recommend enhancements to business
processes.Strategy Leader: Lead long-term load forecasting strategy
and standard process development. Conduct macro-level and
micro-level industry and firm analysis of industry trends and map
out strategic short and long-term business plans based on the
advanced and long-range forecasting trends derived from insights
using AES processes and tools.Vendor Selection and
Management:Manage RFP processes, select third party vendors,
negotiate contracts, and manage third party consultants that
support load forecasting analysis and research as needed.External
Forecasting Liaison:Lead demand forecasting discussions with
external entities like the Ohio PUCO, Indiana IURC, PJM, MISO, and
others as needed, for strategic regulatory discussions about the
changing load scenarios, impacts to the grid, and possible new
business models.Non-wires Alternatives (NWAs) Analysis:Provide
forecasts and models to resolve feasibility of NWAs, participation
in the development of NWA sections in siting applications, help
implementing NWAs, if appropriate.People Management:Work closely
with transmission and distribution simulation and analysis
engineers to develop annual assumptions and network models that
coincide with available demand forecast data. Also, recruit and
lead co-op and trainee staff members of up to two employees.
Responsible for training and building a team of successful co-op's
and entry level engineers to support demand forecasting. Serve as a
mentor and coach for other engineering and non-technical
staff.Other Responsibilities:Participate in load forecasting
industry groups and conferences; remain up to date with the latest
load forecasting practice trends and research. Provide leadership
on issues relating to load forecasting and research. Present to
leadership key forecasting trends occurring and how it may impact
our existing business model and open up opportunities to future
business models.Who You AreBachelor of Science Degree in
Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or other
related technical subject area from an accredited college or
university required, preferably with an emphasis in power systems,
energy systems, or Data Science.Three or more years of power
industry or similar experience with an understanding of load
forecasting preferred.Proven leadership ability to optimally
supervise and advise the work of assigned personnel, external
employees, and the ability to effectively and professionally take
care of coworkers and customers is required.Desired
Qualifications:Strong analytical skills, leadership, and
communication skillsExcellent communication, collaboration and
influencing skills at all levels of the organizationProficient
presentation skills, diplomacy and facilitation skills covering
large and small group forums ranging from technical to
non-technical audiences at all levels of corporate hierarchyTrack
record of leading and managing teams and delivering against tight
deadlines in fast-paced and demanding environmentsHighly motivated
self-starter with the ability and willingness to take initiative
and champion process improvementWorking knowledge of FERC, Ohio
PUCO, IURC proceduresUnderstanding of electrical engineering
concepts such as power factor, losses, generator basics, power
system design and architectureExperience in weather normalization,
load disaggregation, stochastic analysis, and probabilistic methods
using SCADA and AMI data are beneficialAnalyzing large volumes of
SCADA and AMI data using statistical and data analysis
toolsLocation Requirements:ability to commute to Indianapolis, IN
or Dayton, OH office location is required; Hybrid position.
Requires three days in the office.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.
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