Project Engineer, Solar - Louisville, United States - AES Corporation

AES Corporation Louisville, United States

4 weeks ago

Description

At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today.
The Project Engineer will

be responsible for

Distribution Generation

scale solar PV

and battery storage projects in late-stage development,

detailed design,

construction

and

commissioning phases

. Responsibilities include production analysis, energy models for

solar

and energy storage, electrical,

civil

and structural design review,

managing Request for Information,

Scope of Work and Requests for Proposal for engineering services, field

construction

quality control, field punch list development and development of commissioning and performance testing plans.
The

Project Engineer

will

join

the DG Execution Project Engineering

team and serve as the single point-of-contact for technical and engineering matters for all assigned projects. Excellent communication, task management and planning skills needed, in addition to technical breadth.
The successful candidate will have a depth of experience in the design, engineering and analysis of

solar

PV and

energy storage

ranging from

2

to

5

MW as well as an in-depth understanding of the architectures and components to build such systems.
The position

can be

remote

or

located

in Louisville, CO

, with preference

to candidates who can

be in-person at the AES's Louisville office several

day

a week.

The responsibilities will

include up to 25% travel to project locations.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
Project Scope of Work and design standards development

.
Seek

and evaluate proposals for engineering services

.
Coordinate engineering consultants to develop project construction drawings and support material

. Ensure that project design adheres to AES CE's design standard.
Review and comment on design work you're doing provided by consultants and contractors for the construction of projects

.
Respond to contractor RFIs during course of construction

.
Perform

project site visit during the construction phase of the projects. Perform

QA/QC field inspections and punch list development

and follow-up.
Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks to

identify

job-site hazards

.
Review commissioning reports and analyze system performance

.
Support b

udget development and key financial inputs

.
Prepare and support project turnover to O&M/Asset Management team

.
Support the

technical due diligence for

project financi

ng

.
Act as the technical POC

working closely

with EPC and Engineering Design firms

.
Support and coordinate Utility's technical engineering needs for and during project construction and commissioning.
Project Development
Technical project due diligence and project engineering design review

.
Equipment

review

and

selection

.
Engineering Procurement and Construction contract support

.
Assessment

of

e

nergy

production and performance modeling for PV and energy storage systems

.
Assessment of model accuracy including meteorological assessment and P-50/P-90 analysis

.
Engineering Support
Review recent technology and companies for Approved Vendor List inclusion

.
Design optimization to

value engineer,

improve reliability

and performance,

and reduce cost

.
Collaborate with Asset Management team to fix existing systems or develop repair and remediation plans

.
Growth and Leadership
Improve and develop processes for the execution of safe,

quality

and high-performance projects

.
Mentor and educate team on changing trends in technology, standard methodologies

and safety

.
Review the work of junior engineering team members and

provide

constructive feedback for improvement, and mentorship.
Participate in AES

C

E's growth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and other planning activities

.
Skills and Qualifications
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or equivalent technical field
5

years professional experience in solar PV system design, development,

construction

and analysis
Initial

experience with energy storage systems design and modeling
Strong knowledge of

major equipment in solar and BESS plants to include PV modules,

central and string inverters, fixed tilt racking and

trackers
Proficiency

in real-world PV system design, including 1-line and 3-line diagram conventions, NEC conductor sizing, overcurrent protection sizing, utility disconnecting means requirements, equipment

selection

, grounding methodologies and short circuit current

analysis
Experience with medium voltage and high voltage interconnection design including transformer specifications, pad mounted switchgear and pole mounted

equipment
Comfort with NEC code, as well as related codes such as IBC, NFPA 855, and NESC.
Strong

proficiency

with AutoCAD, PVsyst, and Microsoft Excel
Plus

Qualifications
Graduate degree or equivalent experience in Engineering

EIT or PE qualifications

Experience with Matlab, ETAP, SKM and other advanced modeling tools

Substation/HV design experience

NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification

Spanish language skills

OSHA 10-hr or comparable job-sit

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 $90.000 and $110.500/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.

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