Job Description

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The Senior Project Engineer, Utility will be responsible for large utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects in late-stage development, construction and operation in Hawaii. Responsibilities include production analysis, energy models for integrated PV and energy storage, electrical, civil 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.

The Senior Project Engineer, Utility will join a project execution 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 and BESS projects ranging from 10 to 300 MW as well as an in-depth understanding of the architectures and components to build such systems.

The position is remote and ideally based in Hawaii or the western region, and may include up to 25% travel to project locations and partner offices.

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

Budget development and key financial inputs

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

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 CE\xe2\x80\x99s 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

7+ years professional experience in solar PV system design, development, construction and analysis preferred

3+ years experience with energy storage systems design and modeling

Proficiency in 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 arc flash analysis

Experience with medium voltage and high voltage interconnection design

Comfort with NEC code, as well as related codes such as IBC, NFPA 855 and NFPA 70E

Ability to work in a team environment

Proficient with MS Office Suite

\xe2\x80\x9cPlus\xe2\x80\x9d Qualifications

Graduate degree in Engineering

PE license

PMP Certification

NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification

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

Substation/HV design experience

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.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $88,408 and $125,244/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 \xe2\x80\x9cat-will position\xe2\x80\x9d 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.

Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.

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