Senior Engineer, High Voltage Project

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The High Voltage Engineering team delivers pre-construction engineering and construction / commissioning engineering for High Voltage facilities associated with renewable energy power plants. Voltage ranges from 35kV up to 500kV. We are currently looking for a dynamic and passionate substation engineer to oversee the execution of high voltage projects located in the Eastern United States portfolio (ERCOT MISO SPP PJM NYISO). The senior 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 owners engineer to oversee high voltage designs from EPC firms contracted to design and build the high voltage facilities for our projects and to provide technical oversight during the construction. Strong experience in detailed substation design preferred. This is a solid opportunity for a senior engineer that not only is proficient in the technical engineering aspects but enjoys building and maintaining relationships with suppliers consultants and electric utilities.

• 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 and maintain relationships with high voltage contractors.

• Review Substation 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.
• Work with a project team including project management development interconnection real estate permitting attorneys finance and construction in the field.

• Travel and fieldwork 25%. Majority of projects are located in Eastern or Central US.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Power Systems.

• 7 years of substation design experience either Physical or P&C.

• 2 years of project engineering experience in an HV related role.

• Proficient in readings control schematics for HV breakers Main Power Transformers etc.

• Basic Knowledge of power system modeling such as load flow insulation coordination grounding arc-flash TOV harmonics etc.

• Basic understanding of grid integration requirements for renewables.

• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions among HV EPCs Power Utilities and internal stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Project Management experience handling HV EPCs.

• PE Licensure.

• Technical lead experience coordinating engineering packages such as IFPs and IFCs.

• Experience with ETAP PLS-CADD or ASPEN.

• Experience in relay system testing.

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 employees I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position at commencement of employment is between $113000 and $141525/year; 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 also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical dental and vision coverage life insurance 401(k) eligibility and paid time off (including vacation sick leave time and parental leave). 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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