AES Corporation
High Voltage Project Engineer
AES Corporation - Glen Allen, Virginia, United States, 23060
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Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a
Fortune 500 company
leading the global energy revolution. Operating in
14 countries , AES is dedicated to innovation and collaboration. Recognized as one of the
Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators
by Fast Company in 2022 and certified as a
Great Place to Work , AES values its people and groundbreaking ideas.
AES is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with
$12.7B in revenues in 2023 , serving
25 million customers worldwide . Committed to the Paris Agreement's 2050 goals, AES pioneers solutions like
24/7 carbon-free energy
for data centers, leading global decarbonization efforts.
If you're eager to drive change and build a sustainable future, AES is your place. Join us and energize your career with a leader in the energy transformation.
The High Voltage Engineering team provides preconstruction and construction/commissioning engineering for high-voltage facilities (35kV to 500kV) linked to renewable energy projects. We seek a dynamic substation engineer to oversee high-voltage projects across the Central and Eastern US. The role involves technical tasks focused on grid integration for renewables and building relationships with suppliers, consultants, and utilities.
This position reports to locations in Glen Allen, VA; Arlington, VA; Charlotte, NC; Houston, TX; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Design and engineering for Solar, Wind, and BESS substations (35kV to 500kV).
Oversee IFC design packages for collector substations.
Manage relationships with high-voltage contractors.
Review EPC designs for compliance with interconnection and standards.
Provide technical advice and review power system studies.
Coordinate with interconnection providers for substation design.
Support substation commissioning and testing coordination.
Opportunity for leadership within the engineering team.
Collaborate with real estate, permitting, interconnection, legal, finance, and construction teams.
Travel up to 25%, primarily in the Central and Eastern US.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems focus.
3+ years of substation design experience (Physical or P&C).
Ability to read control schematics for HV equipment.
Basic knowledge of power system modeling and grid integration for renewables.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Project management with HV EPCs.
PE Licensure.
Experience with engineering packages (IFPs, IFCs).
Experience with ETAP, PSLF, PSS/E, relay testing, SCADA systems.
AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, race, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We comply with E-Verify for work authorization verification.
The starting salary range is $87,000 to $104,550 annually, with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more. Compensation may vary based on experience and market factors. Employment is at-will, with the right to modify compensation and benefits as needed.
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Fortune 500 company
leading the global energy revolution. Operating in
14 countries , AES is dedicated to innovation and collaboration. Recognized as one of the
Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators
by Fast Company in 2022 and certified as a
Great Place to Work , AES values its people and groundbreaking ideas.
AES is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with
$12.7B in revenues in 2023 , serving
25 million customers worldwide . Committed to the Paris Agreement's 2050 goals, AES pioneers solutions like
24/7 carbon-free energy
for data centers, leading global decarbonization efforts.
If you're eager to drive change and build a sustainable future, AES is your place. Join us and energize your career with a leader in the energy transformation.
The High Voltage Engineering team provides preconstruction and construction/commissioning engineering for high-voltage facilities (35kV to 500kV) linked to renewable energy projects. We seek a dynamic substation engineer to oversee high-voltage projects across the Central and Eastern US. The role involves technical tasks focused on grid integration for renewables and building relationships with suppliers, consultants, and utilities.
This position reports to locations in Glen Allen, VA; Arlington, VA; Charlotte, NC; Houston, TX; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Design and engineering for Solar, Wind, and BESS substations (35kV to 500kV).
Oversee IFC design packages for collector substations.
Manage relationships with high-voltage contractors.
Review EPC designs for compliance with interconnection and standards.
Provide technical advice and review power system studies.
Coordinate with interconnection providers for substation design.
Support substation commissioning and testing coordination.
Opportunity for leadership within the engineering team.
Collaborate with real estate, permitting, interconnection, legal, finance, and construction teams.
Travel up to 25%, primarily in the Central and Eastern US.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems focus.
3+ years of substation design experience (Physical or P&C).
Ability to read control schematics for HV equipment.
Basic knowledge of power system modeling and grid integration for renewables.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Project management with HV EPCs.
PE Licensure.
Experience with engineering packages (IFPs, IFCs).
Experience with ETAP, PSLF, PSS/E, relay testing, SCADA systems.
AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, race, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We comply with E-Verify for work authorization verification.
The starting salary range is $87,000 to $104,550 annually, with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more. Compensation may vary based on experience and market factors. Employment is at-will, with the right to modify compensation and benefits as needed.
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