- The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for utility solar PV and battery storage projects in late-stage development, construction and operation. Responsibilities include PV production analysis, energy models for integrated PV and energy storage, electrical and structural design review, Scope of Work and Requests for Proposal for engineering services, field quality control, field punch list development and development of commissioning and performance testing plans.
Senior Project Engineers join an execution project 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 PV systems and battery storage systems ranging from 1 to 100 MW as well as an in-depth understanding of the architectures and components to build such systems. Experience with other renewables technologies including wind and hydro is a plus.
The position is in Louisville, CO, and may include up to 25% travel to project locations and partner offices.
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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
- Review and comment on design deliverables provided by consultants and contractors for the construction of projects
- Respond to contractor RFIs during course of construction
- Perform QA/QC field inspections and punch list development
- Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks to identify job-site hazards
- Review commissioning reports and analyze system performance
Project Development
- Technical project due diligence and project engineering design review
- Equipment review and selection
- Engineering Procurement and Construction contract support
- Energy 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
- PV and energy storage system design optimization to maximize reliability and reduce cost
- Collaborate with Asset Management team to troubleshoot 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, best practices and safety
- Review the work of junior engineering team members and provide constructive feedback for improvement, and mentorship.
- Participate in AES DE’s growth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and other strategic planning activities
Skills and Qualifications
Primary Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field
- 5+ years professional experience in solar PV system design, development, construction and analysis
- 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 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 in Engineering
- 1-3 years of experience with Energy Storage Systems design and modeling
- 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-site safety certification
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.
