Engineer, Reliability

AES Corporation

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Work type
On-site
Location
Louisville, COSalt Lake City, UT
Salary
$94,000–$112,625 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 30, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $179k
This role $103k
$79k most similar roles pay here $235k

This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $142,875–$214,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $103k versus about $179k 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 17 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,000–$141,525 across 15 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Engineer, Reliability

Engineer, Reliability serves as a subject matter expert within the operations team, focusing on the mechanical and electrical operation of photovoltaic plants and grid-scale battery storage systems. The role involves analyzing hardware reliability, performing root cause analysis for equipment failures, and leading major repairs at operational sites. You will evaluate site repowering opportunities through cost benefit analysis, establish maintenance best practices to maximize uptime, and design solutions for system modifications. Key responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams to troubleshoot projects and utilizing technologies such as drones, LiDAR, thermal imaging, and 3D modeling. Required skills include proficiency in reading facility schematics, data analytics, and the Microsoft Office suite. The role addresses technical challenges in maintaining reliable solar plus storage infrastructure while ensuring safety and quality across a portfolio of photovoltaic and battery energy storage assets.

What you'll do

  • Analyze reliability and availability of solar plus storage hardware and components.
  • Perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and coordinate remediation with external parties.
  • Lead and facilitate major repairs at operational sites.
  • Evaluate site opportunities for repowering and retrofitting using cost-benefit analysis.
  • Establish best practices for hardware configuration and maintenance to maximize uptime.
  • Conduct life cycle cost modeling of project designs to inform component selection.
  • Perform job safety assessments and walks to identify potential hazards.
  • Utilize drones, LiDAR, thermal imaging, and 3D modeling to improve system reliability.

What we're looking for

  • Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field.
  • 2+ years professional experience in engineering with a focus on measuring and maintaining equipment reliability.
  • Experience with root cause and failure modes analysis methods.
  • Proficiency in reading and understanding equipment and facility schematics.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office software suite.
  • PE qualifications, Master’s degree in Engineering, or experience with PV/BESS design (preferred).
  • Work authorization.

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