Senior Project Engineer
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Are you ready to be part of a company thats not just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) a Fortune 500 company thats 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 youre 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 netzero future AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreements goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions such as 24/7 carbonfree energy for data centers are setting the pace for rapid global decarbonization.
If youre ready to be part of a company thats not just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for you. Were not just building a cleaner more sustainable future were powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.
The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for Distribution Generation (DG) scale solar PV and battery storage projects in latestage development detailed design construction and commissioning phases. Responsibilities include detailed and final electrical civil and structural design running Request for Information (RFI) Scope of Work (SOW) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) for engineering services production analysis and energy models for solar and energy storage field construction quality control field punch list development and resolution and commissioning and performance testing review and approval.
The positionis based out of AESs LouisvilleColorado office. The responsibilities will include up to 25 travel to project locations.
Key Responsibilities
Project Scope of Work (SOW) and design standards development.
Seek and evaluate proposals for engineering services.
Handle engineering consultants to develop project construction drawings and support material. Ensure that project design adheres to AES CEs design standard.
Review and comment on design work provided by consultants and contractors for the construction of projects.
Technical project due diligence and project engineering design review.
Coordinate review and feedback from internal team on design reviews.
Respond to contractor RFIs during course of design and construction.
Perform project site visit during the construction phase of the projects. Perform QA/QC field inspections and punch list development and resolution.
Perform Job Safety Assessments (JSA) and Safety Walks to identify jobsite hazards.
Review commissioning reports and analyze system performance.
Prepare and support project turnover to O&M/Asset Management team.
Support the technical due diligence for project financing.
Act as the technical point of contact (POC) working closely with EPC and Engineering Design firms.
Support and coordinate Utilitys technical engineering needs for and during project construction and commissioning.
Design optimization to value engineer improve reliability and performance and reduce cost.
Collaborate with Asset Management team to troubleshoot existing systems or develop repair and remediation plans.
Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract support.
Support Project Management and Development teams with schedule and budget development.
Assessment of energy production and performance modeling for PV and energy storage systems.
Equipment review and selection.
Improve and develop processes for the of safe quality and highperformance projects.
Mentor and educate team on changing trends in technology standard methodologies and safety.
Primary Qualifications
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or technical field. Preference on Electrical or Civil.
7 years professional experience in solar design development construction and analysis
3 years experience with energy storage systems design and modeling
Solid understanding of major equipment in solar and BESS plants to include PV modules central and string inverters fixed tilt racking and trackers.
Proficiency in realworld PV system design including 1line and 3line diagram conventions NEC conductor sizing overcurrent protection sizing utility disconnecting means requirements equipment selection grounding methodologies and short circuit current analysis.
Experience with medium voltage and high voltage interconnection design including transformer specifications pad mounted switchgear and pole mounted equipment.
Experience with SCADA and DAS system design including OT equipment specifications basic network layout and instrumentation connectivity.
Civil design and construction knowledge understanding of stormwater best management practices design and installation implication of equipment to land/civil conditions.
Comfort with NEC code as well as related codes such as IBC NFPA 855 and NESC.
Strong proficiency with AutoCAD PVsyst and MS Office Suite.
Utility interconnection knowledge.
Strong collaboration attitude in team environment.
Team leader with strong selfmotivation and drive and ability to lead teams consisting of internal and external resources.
Plus
Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering.
EIT or PE qualifications.
Experience with ETAP SKM and other sophisticated modeling tools.
Substation/HV design experience.
NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification.
Spanish language skills.
OSHA 10hr or OSHA 30hr training.
Direct experience with Procore.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
