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The AES High Voltage Engineering team delivers pre-construction engineering and construction/commissioning engineering for high Voltage facilities (substations, transmission lines, and interconnecting switchyards) for utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage power plants.

We are currently looking for a dynamic and hard-working substation engineer or high voltage transmission engineer to lead the execution of projects in the Western United States portfolio (California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and Hawaii). The engineer for this position should enjoy the versatility of technical tasks with a strong focus on understanding grid integration requirements for renewables.

The primary focus of this role is that of an owner's engineer to lead all aspects of high voltage designs from EPC firms contracted to design and build the high voltage facilities for our projects, and to provide technical oversight during construction, commissioning, and initial energization. Strong experience in detailed substation design and/or high voltage transmission design required. This is an opportunity for an engineer who is proficient in technical engineering aspects of renewables energy projects and also enjoys building relationships with equipment suppliers, consultants, and electric utilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for oversight of EPC contractor engineering design and construction activities for Solar, Wind, and BESS collector high voltage substations and transmission lines (35kV to 500kV).
• Establish relationships with high Voltage contractors, vendors, utilities, and system operators.
• Review substation and transmission EPC designs for compliance with interconnection agreement requirements, applicable reliability standards, standard industry practices, etc.
• Provide design review and advice on any issues that appear technically incorrect or inconsistent with project documentation.
• Review power system studies such as load flows, short circuits, harmonics, TOV, insulation coordination, etc.
• Direct coordination with interconnection providers to design collector substations per Transmission Provider requirements.
• Support role during substation commissioning by reviewing apparatus testing and coordinating testing with utility and ISO.
• Growth opportunity for a leadership role within the engineering team.
• Work with a project team including real estate, permitting, interconnection, attorneys, finance, and construction in the field.
• Travel and fieldwork up to 25%. Majority of projects are located in California, Hawaii, and Arizona.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Power Systems, or B.S. Civil Engineering with high Voltage transmission design background and PLS-CADD software experience preferred.
• 6+ years of substation design experience, or 6+ years of high Voltage transmission design experience.
• 2+ years of project engineering experience in an high voltage related role.
• Candidate should be located in the Mountain or Pacific time zones to enable easier coordination with local project teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions among HV EPCs, Power Utilities, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate all tertiary technical groups for HV design reviews.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Project management experience handling HV EPC contractors.
• PE Licensure in the state of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, or Utah (Civil, Structural, or Power engineering).
• Experience in reading control schematics and other vendor drawings for HV equipment.

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 $115,000 and $144,500/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.