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Engineer, Technology Analysis

AT The AES Corporation
The AES Corporation

Engineer, Technology Analysis

Golden, CO

CO Salary Range: USD 90,500.00 - 108,800.00 per year

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 that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

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If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

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We're accelerating the future of energy, together. We envision an energy grid that is 100% carbon-free and work every day to make that vision a reality. The Clean Energy unit builds on AES' strengths in renewables, energy storage, powerful technologies, and product innovation to build one of the largest and fastest growing clean energy businesses in the United States. We are looking for passionate, motivated individuals who share our desire to create a 100% carbon-free future.

The Technology Analysis Engineer will support the Technology Innovation team in evaluating and integrating ground breaking technologies into AES's clean energy projects. This role is critical in maintaining the company's competitive edge in the renewable energy sector.

The candidate will work under a hybrid scheme in the Louisville, CO office.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the review and techno-economic analysis (levelized cost of energy, levelized cost of storage, total cost of ownership, return on investment, etc.) of new clean energy generation and storage technologies, providing detailed reports and recommendations to the lead technology researchers, commercial teams, and finance teams.
• Work with project development teams and support proposals for pilot commercial facilities including these technologies based on client needs, AES capabilities, and local requirements.
• Apply a fundamentals-based view of technologies today and into the future, using existing examples as proxies.
• Process diverse elements of technology commercialization plans (supply chain, policy, business models) into integrated conclusions regarding technology growth potential.

• Support the planning and execution of technology integration strategies, ensuring alignment with AES's sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather data and insights on technology performance and potential applications.
• Participate in the development of project proposals, presentations, and technical reporting, and management of vendor technical documentation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes that may impact AES's technology roadmap.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and practices within the Technology Innovation department.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, with >2 years' experience working in energy industry relevant role(s).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in technical research.
• Demonstrated ability to understand engineering and technology concepts, question assumptions, and make informed product and technology decisions.
• Capability to lead and work collaboratively across multiple teams and projects in a technical business environment
• Effective communication skills, capable of conveying complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated comfort in roles or positions that may lead to unique/novel views opposite to conventional wisdom.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the field of renewable energy technology.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with clean energy technology hardware, software, and research strongly preferred.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $90,500 and $108,800/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Client-provided location(s): Colorado, USA
Job ID: The_AES_Corporation-R1058870
Employment Type: Full Time