The AES Corporation
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The AES Corporation . The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy transition with operations in 14 countries. AES focuses on innovation and collaboration to shape a sustainable future through renewable energy solutions and reliable electricity delivery to customers worldwide. The position is based in multiple U.S. locations and may include travel to project sites and partner offices. The Development Engineer will be responsible for the design and engineering of utility-scale solar PV and energy storage projects in early and mid-stage development. Responsibilities include design development and reviews, energy models, equipment specifications, and design calculations to support EPC pricing estimates, RFP submittals, permitting applications, design drafting, and due diligence on greenfield and M&A project sites. Designs will be developed, optimized, analyzed, and reviewed using PVsyst, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PVcase, MS Office, and SharePoint, among other tools. The Development Engineer will support engineering design and development of utility-scale renewable energy projects, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants, reviewing design packages, and ensuring technical accuracy throughout the development process. The successful candidate will work with the Sr Manager of Development Engineering to manage priorities across multiple projects and contribute to design reviews, permitting support, due diligence, and technical assessments. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential, with a solid foundation in renewable energy systems and project development. The position is in Louisville, CO / San Francisco, CA / Houston, TX / New York, NY or Salt Lake City, UT, and may include up to 15% travel to project locations and partner offices. Key Responsibilities
Project Development – Greenfield: Evaluate utility-scale PV and BESS projects, identify buildable areas, develop preliminary PV and BESS layouts, review design calculations, and support up to 30% design packages (civil, electrical, and structural) while coordinating with internal SMEs and external consultants; ensure compliance with local, state, and national codes; optimize system configurations for performance, reliability, safety, and cost; identify project risks and critical path items; support interconnection applications and related drawings. M&A: Perform full technical due diligence and risk assessment for M&A projects; evaluate third-party designs, generate updated layouts and energy production estimates, contribute to EPC cost estimates, and assist with RFP documentation; manage the engineering Q&A process with the seller; coordinate with internal SMEs and external consultants on packages up to 30% design across disciplines. Pre-Construction: Support EPC pricing and RFP processes; coordinate with procurement to validate OFE pricing and availability; interface with execution engineering teams to incorporate lessons learned and improve constructability and cost during development. Engineering Innovation & Technical Support: Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors; drive design optimizations to reduce LCOE and improve system reliability; incorporate asset performance insights into new project designs; support continuous improvement of engineering tools, templates, and workflows. Skills and Qualifications
Primary Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field 3+ years of professional experience in solar PV system design, development, construction, and analysis 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 Ability to work in a team environment Proficient with MS Office Suite Plus Qualifications
Graduate degree in Engineering PE license PMP Certification NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification 2-3 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 Spanish language skills OSHA 10-hr or comparable job-site safety certification Equal Opportunity & Employment Information
AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. E-Verify notice: AES will provide information from each new employee’s I-9 as required to verify work authorization. Compensation details: The expected salary for this position is between $91,500 and $109,650 per year, with base pay varying by location, experience, and qualifications. The total compensation package may include bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. Work authorization and at-will employment: If hired, the employee will be in an at-will position and AES reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits.
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Join to apply for the
Development Engineer
role at
The AES Corporation . The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy transition with operations in 14 countries. AES focuses on innovation and collaboration to shape a sustainable future through renewable energy solutions and reliable electricity delivery to customers worldwide. The position is based in multiple U.S. locations and may include travel to project sites and partner offices. The Development Engineer will be responsible for the design and engineering of utility-scale solar PV and energy storage projects in early and mid-stage development. Responsibilities include design development and reviews, energy models, equipment specifications, and design calculations to support EPC pricing estimates, RFP submittals, permitting applications, design drafting, and due diligence on greenfield and M&A project sites. Designs will be developed, optimized, analyzed, and reviewed using PVsyst, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PVcase, MS Office, and SharePoint, among other tools. The Development Engineer will support engineering design and development of utility-scale renewable energy projects, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants, reviewing design packages, and ensuring technical accuracy throughout the development process. The successful candidate will work with the Sr Manager of Development Engineering to manage priorities across multiple projects and contribute to design reviews, permitting support, due diligence, and technical assessments. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential, with a solid foundation in renewable energy systems and project development. The position is in Louisville, CO / San Francisco, CA / Houston, TX / New York, NY or Salt Lake City, UT, and may include up to 15% travel to project locations and partner offices. Key Responsibilities
Project Development – Greenfield: Evaluate utility-scale PV and BESS projects, identify buildable areas, develop preliminary PV and BESS layouts, review design calculations, and support up to 30% design packages (civil, electrical, and structural) while coordinating with internal SMEs and external consultants; ensure compliance with local, state, and national codes; optimize system configurations for performance, reliability, safety, and cost; identify project risks and critical path items; support interconnection applications and related drawings. M&A: Perform full technical due diligence and risk assessment for M&A projects; evaluate third-party designs, generate updated layouts and energy production estimates, contribute to EPC cost estimates, and assist with RFP documentation; manage the engineering Q&A process with the seller; coordinate with internal SMEs and external consultants on packages up to 30% design across disciplines. Pre-Construction: Support EPC pricing and RFP processes; coordinate with procurement to validate OFE pricing and availability; interface with execution engineering teams to incorporate lessons learned and improve constructability and cost during development. Engineering Innovation & Technical Support: Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors; drive design optimizations to reduce LCOE and improve system reliability; incorporate asset performance insights into new project designs; support continuous improvement of engineering tools, templates, and workflows. Skills and Qualifications
Primary Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field 3+ years of professional experience in solar PV system design, development, construction, and analysis 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 Ability to work in a team environment Proficient with MS Office Suite Plus Qualifications
Graduate degree in Engineering PE license PMP Certification NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification 2-3 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 Spanish language skills OSHA 10-hr or comparable job-site safety certification Equal Opportunity & Employment Information
AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. E-Verify notice: AES will provide information from each new employee’s I-9 as required to verify work authorization. Compensation details: The expected salary for this position is between $91,500 and $109,650 per year, with base pay varying by location, experience, and qualifications. The total compensation package may include bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. Work authorization and at-will employment: If hired, the employee will be in an at-will position and AES reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits.
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