Development Engineer

AES Corporation

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Work type
Remote
Location
Louisville, COSan Francisco, CASalt Lake City, UTSan Diego, CA
Salary
$94,000–$112,625 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $156k
This role $103k
$82k most similar roles pay here $206k

This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $118,062–$193,650 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $103k versus about $156k for comparable roles.

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About AES Corporation

AES Corporation is a global energy company that owns and operates power plants and provides energy storage solutions, delivering affordable and sustainable energy through a diverse portfolio of generation assets. Industry: Electric Power Generation & Energy

AES Corporation currently has 8 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,000–$141,525 across 6 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Development Engineer

The Development Engineer joins a team of utility-scale development engineers to design and engineer solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage projects during early-stage development. The role involves creating preliminary plant designs, site layouts, single-line diagrams, and performing production and dispatch modeling for greenfield, M&A, and RFP-support projects. Key responsibilities include selecting primary equipment like inverters and trackers, conducting site evaluations to assess technical constraints, and performing due diligence on third-party data to optimize facility designs. The candidate will utilize tools such as PVsyst, Solar Farmer, SAM, and AutoCAD while coordinating with internal teams for civil and geotechnical engineering. Required qualifications include an engineering degree and experience in energy system design. The role addresses the technical challenges of developing large-scale renewable energy infrastructure and optimizing project feasibility through rigorous modeling and site analysis.

What you'll do

  • Design preliminary plant layouts, site plans, and single-line diagrams for solar PV and battery storage projects.
  • Select primary project equipment including inverters, modules, batteries, and trackers based on site conditions and utility requirements.
  • Model energy production and battery dispatch using tools such as PVsyst or Solar Farmer.
  • Conduct remote and in-person site evaluations to assess technical constraints and constructability.
  • Perform technical due diligence on third-party production estimates, site plans, and meteorological data.
  • Support the development team in preparing responses for RFPs, permit applications, and interconnection requests.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to manage civil, geotechnical, and electrical engineering designs.
  • Contribute to the improvement of internal design tools and processes for more accurate cost estimation.

What we're looking for

  • Undergraduate degree in engineering (electrical or mechanical preferred) or an equivalent technical field.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in energy system design or consulting.
  • Direct design experience with photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
  • Proficiency with modeling tools including PVsyst, Solar Farmer, SAM, and AutoCAD.
  • Strong communication, task management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage third-party consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders effectively.
  • Proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
  • Work authorization.

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