Principal Engineer, Utility

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The   Principal   Engineer – Utility Projects will be responsible   for   managing third parties in   the design and engineering   of large ,   utility-scale solar   photovoltaic ( PV )   and   battery   energy   storage   (BESS)   projects in late-stage development, construction ,   and operation   within the   [ Market ]   market . Responsibilities include   engineer   management , design reviews ,   contract document development and negotiation, procurement specification preparation, and other technical support activities .

The   Principal   Project Engineer   will   join   a   team of   utility -scale   project execution   engineers   reporting to the   [MARKET]   market   engineering   manager   and   will   serve as the   lead   project e ngineer   for   assigned projects.   Additional   responsibilities include   mentor ing   and tr aining   other   Engineers ,   directly support ing   a dditi onal   projects   as a subject matter expert , driving innovation within the team ,   and   driving institutional change   within   the wider organization .

The successful candidate will have a depth of experience in the   development, analysis, and   design   of utility scale, transmission interconnected   PV   systems   and   battery storage systems.   Experience with other renewable technologies including wind, green hydrogen,   nu clear,   hydroelectric , or d ata cent er design   is a plus .   Excellent communication, task management ,   and planning skills   are   needed, in addition to   te chnical   depth and   brea dth .

The position is   at one of   AES   US Renewables & Power   offices or   remote and   will   include up to 25% travel to project locations and partner offices.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

- Support EPC engagement by preparing contract exhibits and supporting RFI’s during contract negotiations.

- Seek   and evaluate proposals for engineering services .

- Manage   engineering consultants   and   Engineer Procure Construct ( EPC )   contractors   t hr o ugh   develop ment   of   project construction drawings and support material s .

- Perform technical project due diligence and project engineering design reviews   to ensure compliance with company and industry standards .

- L ead external and   internal   design review meetings .

- Coordinate feedback from internal stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) on design reviews .

- V alue engineer system design s   to maximize reliability and reduce overall project cost.

- Establish/review technical specifications of owner   furnished   equipment in coordination with Procurement and Sourcing.

- Manage Procore RFIs and submittals and ensure complete and   timely   responses in coordination with other internal teams.

- Technical support during construction including:

- Respond to contractor request s   for information (RFIs).

- Support field   quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC) .

- Review test reports for compliance with contract requirements and technical standards.

- Support the technical resolution   of   punch list items.

- Support commissioning activities.

- 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   t eams   with   development   of   key financial inputs .

- Develop and implement technical solutions to market specific requirements in coordination   wit h   market   manager .

Growth and Leadership

- Contribute to   process improvement initiatives   for the execution of safe, quality ,   and high-performance projects .

- Provide   timely   feedback on EPC and external engineer performance, and document lessons learned to influence internal process enhancements.

- Mentor and educate team on changing trends in technology, best practices ,   code enforcement,   and safety .

- Direct mentorship of   other   Engineers   on   job requirements and technical acumen.

- S upport the team as a technical subject matter expert.

- Support   e valuat io n of   emerging   technolog ies   and companies for   the   Approved Vendor List .

Safety

- Attend site safety walks and   identify   jobsite hazards.

- Obtain and   m aintain   safety training   certification s ( NFPA 70E,   OSHA 10-h ou r,   and   CPR/first aid).

- Lead by example.

Skills and Qualifications

Primary Qualifications

- Undergraduate degree in   e ngineering   (electrical, mechanical ,   or civil preferred)   or equivalent technical field .

- 10 +   years   professional experience in   energy   system design,   project or land   development,   and/or   construction .   Advanced degrees in a related field may be credited towards years of experience.

- 5 +   years   of   experience   in project management ,   consulting ,   or as a project engineer .

- Engineering des ign exper ience including ei ther:

- Electrical design experience   of th e gene rator s ide of ut ility scal e PV   and BE SS projects

- Stormwater and grading   exper tise   with a   thorough   understanding of   permitting   processes   and   timelines .

- Strong communication   and interpersonal skills , including   ability   to successfully work cross-functionally across a large organization .

- Self-starter with   ability   to work effectively in a remote and/or distributed team environment.

- Ability to   effectively   manage third party consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

- Proficient   with MS Office Suite .

- Direct project experience with Procore.

Plus   Qualifications

- Graduate degree in   e ngineering

- EIT or PE qualifications

- NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification

- Knowledge of BESS Fire Safety Codes and Standards

- Experience with ETAP, SKM , PVsyst   and other advanced modeling tools

- Substation/High Voltage design experience

- S tructural/SCADA/commissioning engineering design experience

- Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D

- Fluency in Spanish   o r Po rtu guese

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.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $145,000 and $181,050/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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