This role pays less than
87%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,000–$193,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$127k
versus about
$165k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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.
Senior Protection and Control Engineer joins the High Voltage Engineering team to provide technical leadership for high-voltage substation projects supporting solar, wind, and battery energy storage facilities. This role involves managing protection and control activities from design development through commissioning and post-energization support for substations ranging from 35 kV to 500 kV. Key responsibilities include reviewing relay settings, short-circuit studies, and coordination reports while ensuring NERC PRC compliance. The candidate will utilize SEL protection and automation products alongside tools like ETAP and PowerFactory. Required expertise includes power system fundamentals, time-current characteristics, and familiarity with communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP3, and Modbus. The role focuses on solving technical challenges in renewable energy infrastructure by standardizing practices, performing root-cause analysis for site events, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure reliable grid integration.
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