Senior Project Engineer, Mega Projects and M&A Engineering

AES Corporation

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Work type
On-site
Location
Louisville, CONew York, NYHouston, TXSalt Lake City, UT
Salary
$113,000–$141,525 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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Similar $180k
This role $127k
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This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $144,350–$214,767 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $180k 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.

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TL;DR · Senior Project Engineer, Mega Projects and M&A Engineering

Senior Project Engineer, Mega Projects and M&A Engineering joins the Mega and M&A Engineering team to lead design and engineering for utility-scale solar PV and energy storage projects during development and construction phases. The role involves managing project lifecycles through peer reviews, performance modeling, equipment selection, and technical due diligence for M&A evaluations. Key responsibilities include developing contract documents, performing value engineering to optimize costs, and providing technical support during construction via RFI responses and quality control checks. Candidates will utilize tools such as PVsyst, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and MS Office to manage complex priorities across distributed teams. The position requires expertise in transmission-interconnected PV and battery energy storage systems, along with a commitment to mentoring junior engineers. Technical skills include proficiency in electrical design conventions, NEC requirements, and medium voltage collector system design.

What you'll do

  • Lead design and engineering activities for utility-scale solar PV and energy storage projects through all lifecycle phases.
  • Perform technical due diligence, risk assessments, and project evaluations for M&A opportunities.
  • Develop engineering calculations, equipment specifications, and performance models using tools like PVsyst and AutoCAD.
  • Manage engineering consultants and EPC contractors to produce construction drawings and procurement documents.
  • Value engineer system designs to maximize reliability while reducing overall project costs.
  • Provide technical support during construction by responding to RFIs, performing QA/QC checks, and developing punchlists.
  • Establish engineering standards, define design roadmaps, and mentor junior engineers on emerging technologies.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to provide technical inputs for RFP responses and permitting applications.

What we're looking for

  • Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field.
  • Proficiency in PV system design, including 1-line and 3-line diagrams, NEC requirements, and equipment selection.
  • Experience with medium voltage collector system design.
  • Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in solar PV system design, development, construction, and analysis (preferred).
  • Graduate degree, PE license, PMP certification, or NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification (preferred).
  • Work authorization.

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