The AES Corporation · 1 day ago
Senior Project Engineer, Mega Projects and M&A Engineering
Louisville, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $142K/yr
5+ years expThe AES Corporation is a leading Fortune 500 company in the global energy revolution, committed to innovation and sustainability. The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for the design and engineering of utility-scale solar PV and energy storage projects, overseeing engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle and providing technical leadership across multiple projects.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Perform full technical due diligence and risk assessment for the M&A projects
Full project design evaluation to identify red flags and fatal flows
Redesign and update layouts, energy production estimates, EPC cost estimates, and equipment selections
Coordinate with M&A developer to complete necessary RFP response documentation
Design for select projects up to 30% electrical, civil, structural, and mechanical
Develop scopes of work and technical contract exhibits
Seek and evaluate proposals for engineering services
Manage engineering consultants and EPC contractors to develop project construction drawings and support materials
Perform technical project due diligence and project engineering design reviews
Coordinate feedback from internal stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) on design reviews
Value engineer PV and BESS system designs to maximize reliability and reduce overall project cost
Establish/review technical specifications of owner furnished equipment in coordination with Procurement and Sourcing
Technical support during construction including:
Respond to contractor requests for information (RFIs)
Perform quality assurance (QA)/ quality control (QC) checks in the field
Develop punchlists
Support commissioning activities with internal Technology/Commissioning teams and external stakeholders
Review commissioning reports and analyze system performance
Support internal Owner’s Engineering team through financing activities
Support Operations/Asset Management teams to resolve technical issues at operating sites
Assist Development and Project Management teams with budget development and key financial inputs
Develop and implement technical solutions to region/market specific requirements in coordination with Director of Engineering, Mega Projects
Contribute to process improvement initiatives for the development and execution of safe, quality, and high-performance projects
Develop inter-engineering processes for sharing information and best practices among the team
Manage relationships with 3rd party engineering consultants and firms utilized by the team
Mentor and train the team on changing trends in technology, best practices, and safety
Participate in AES Clean Energy’s growth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and other strategic planning activities
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field
5+ years of professional experience in solar PV system design, development, construction, and analysis preferred
Proficiency in PV system design, including 1-line and 3-line diagram conventions, NEC design requirements, overcurrent protection sizing, utility disconnecting means requirements, equipment selection, grounding methodologies, and short circuit current analysis
Experience with medium voltage collector system design
Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Preferred
Graduate degree in Engineering
PE license
PMP Certification
NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification
2-5 years of experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems design and modeling
Experience with MATLAB, ETAP, SKM, and other advanced modeling tools
Substation/HV design experience
NFPA 70E, OSHA 10-hr or comparable job-site safety certification
Benefits
Annual bonus
Full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Company
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.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Chief of Staff to the CEO
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