Senior Development Engineer

aes; Colombia; Presencial; COP 372.474.000 - 558.711.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AES Corporation seeks a Senior Development Engineer to drive solar PV and integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) project development across the US and internationally, aiming to grow our portfolio of owner-operated renewable power plants.

The role involves qualifying new project opportunities, performing technical due diligence, and responding to RFPs from utilities and municipalities for procurement of renewable energy, with travel up to 15% to project sites and partner offices.

Formación

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, design, analysis and construction.
• Proficiency with common renewable energy system modeling tools and packages, such as PVSYST, HOMER, SAM, Helioscope and Plant Predict.
• Proficiency with common CAD tools such as AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, advanced Excel skills.

Responsabilidades

• Energy production modeling for projects in development (PVSYST, Helioscope, Plant Predict)
• Battery dispatch modeling for projects in development (Excel, Matlab)
• Site evaluation (remote and in-person) for project suitability
• Project pricing and value engineering exercises with an Estimator
• Create preliminary plant designs, site layouts, single lines
• Recommend primary project equipment (inverters, PV modules, racking, batteries, etc.)
• Technical diligence for new project opportunities, assessing accuracy and feasibility of third-party provided production estimates, site plans, product documentation and meteorological data
• Support for RFPs, Greenfield Development, and Acquisition conceptual to 30% design studies
• Development of technical deliverables for RFP responses and proposals, both by self-performing, and coordinating external consultants

Conocimientos

Renewable energy project development

Advanced Excel

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical field

Herramientas

PVSYST

Helioscope

HOMER

SAM

Plant Predict

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future , we're powering it.

AES is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to drive solar PV and integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) project development across the US and Internationally, with the goal of increasing our portfolio of owner-operated commercial, industrial and utility scale renewable power plants.

The Sr. Development Engineer will work with a team to qualify new solar and battery storage project opportunities, perform technical due diligence on project practicality, and respond to RFPs from utilities, municipalities and others for the procurement of renewable energy. Project work will be focused on preliminary design evaluation, coordinating closely with the Business Development, Execution and Finance teams.

The successful candidate will have a depth of experience in the design, engineering and analysis of photovoltaic systems and battery storage systems, ranging in capacity from 2MW to 500MW. Experience in proposal generation and financial metrics for PV systems and Power Purchase Agreements is preferred.

The position requires up to 15% travel to project locations and partner offices.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development Support

• Energy production modeling for projects in development (PVSYST, Helioscope, Plant Predict)
• Battery dispatch modeling for projects in development (Excel, Matlab)
• Site evaluation (remote and in-person) for project suitability
• Project pricing and value engineering exercises with an Estimator
• Create preliminary plant designs, site layouts, single lines.
• Recommend primary project equipment (inverters, PV modules, racking, batteries, etc.)
• Technical diligence for new project opportunities, assessing accuracy and feasibility of third-party provided production estimates, site plans, product documentation and meteorological data
• Support for RFPs, Greenfield Development, and Acquisition conceptual to 30% design studies
• Development of technical deliverables for RFP responses and proposals, both by self-performing, and coordinating external consultants

Growth and Leadership

• Improve and develop processes and products for more accurate and efficient evaluation of projects
• Work with team on changing trends in project development
• Work on and expand vendor review and approval process, leveraging AES DE Procurement team
• Participate in AES DE's growth planning process by contributing to continuous process improvement task forces and other strategic planning activities
• Contributing to innovation

Skills and Qualifications

Primary Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or equivalent technical field
• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, design, analysis and construction
• Proficiency with common renewable energy system modeling tools and packages, such as PVSYST, HOMER, SAM, Helioscope and Plant Predict
• Proficiency with common CAD tools such as AutoCAD
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, advanced Excel skills

Plus Qualifications

• Proficiency with utility power systems
• Master's degree in engineering (MS) or business (MBA)
• NABCEP PV Installation Professional or PV Design Specialist certification
• OSHA 10hr or comparable job-site safety certification
• SketchUp/Skelion mastery

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, marita