Senior Development Engineer

AES Corporation

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Work type
On-site
Location
Louisville, COLAKYKSIN
Salary
$113,000–$141,525 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 11, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $127k
$100k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$189,153 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $169k 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 7 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Development Engineer

The Senior Development Engineer joins a team focused on expanding a portfolio of owner-operated commercial, industrial, and utility-scale renewable power plants. This role involves driving solar PV and integrated battery energy storage system project development both domestically and internationally. Key responsibilities include qualifying new projects, performing technical due diligence on feasibility, and responding to RFPs from utilities and municipalities. The engineer will perform energy production modeling, battery dispatch modeling, site evaluations, and value engineering while creating preliminary plant designs and layouts. Required skills include proficiency in PVSYST, HOMER, SAM, Helioscope, Plant Predict, AutoCAD, and advanced Excel. Candidates must possess an engineering degree and experience in the design and analysis of photovoltaic systems ranging from 2MW to 500MW. The role addresses technical challenges in renewable energy procurement and project feasibility for large-scale power infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Perform energy production modeling for solar PV projects using tools like PVSYST, Helioscope, or Plant Predict.
  • Conduct battery dispatch modeling for projects in development using Excel and Matlab.
  • Execute technical due diligence to assess the feasibility of third-party data, site plans, and meteorological reports.
  • Create preliminary plant designs, including site layouts and single-line diagrams.
  • Perform project pricing and value engineering exercises in coordination with estimators.
  • Develop technical deliverables for RFP responses and proposals for utility and municipal procurement.
  • Recommend primary equipment such as inverters, PV modules, racking, and batteries for projects.
  • Improve internal processes to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of project evaluations.

What we're looking for

  • Undergraduate degree in engineering or equivalent technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, design, analysis, and construction.
  • Proficiency with modeling tools such as PVSYST, HOMER, SAM, Helioscope, and Plant Predict.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience in proposal generation and financial metrics for PV systems and Power Purchase Agreements (preferred).
  • Proficiency with utility power systems (preferred).
  • Master’s degree in engineering or business (preferred).
  • Work authorization.

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