Engineer, Performance

AES Corporation; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Performance Engineer to support the O&M Engineering team and optimize performance across PV solar and battery storage projects. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and data-driven improvement across the asset portfolio.

The candidate will analyze site performance, develop dashboards, and collaborate with field service and asset management to implement improvements and ensure projects transition smoothly from construction to operation.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• Strong understanding of industry trends in production tools and processes.
• Proficiency with advanced analysis and database tools for development of metrics and dashboards.
• Ability to work effectively with Microsoft software programs, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend equipment/facility schematics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within the US to support PV solar/BESS assets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational performance and trends of solar + storage sites.
• Lead execution of performance tests per production and capacity commitments.
• Remotely investigate site performance and review system design to identify root causes of lost energy.
• Configure and validate performance alerts in DAS.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports with variance analysis.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Data analysis

MS Office

Schematics reading

Communication skills

Safety culture

Travel within US

Education

Undergraduate engineering degree

Master’s degree in Engineering

PE license (or on track)

Tools

PowerBI

SCADA

Machine learning

Databases

Job description

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 Clean Energy (CE) is seeking a Performance Engineer to support the O&M Engineering team by analyzing and optimizing the performance of our rapidly growing portfolio of photovoltaic and battery storage projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring our assets operate above industry standards for reliability, safety, and performance. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with the experience and drive to implement programs and processes that ensure reliable, safe, and optimal generation. A day in the life of an AES CE Performance Engineer will include, but is not limited to:

A day in the life of an AES CE Performance Engineer

• Operations Analyze operational performance and trends of solar plus storage sites.
• Lead execution of performance tests in accordance with production and capacity commitments.
• Remotely investigate site performance and review system design to identify root causes of lost energy.
• Configure and validate performance alerts in DAS.
• Review third‑party reporting to inform performance analysis.
• Support the transition from projects under construction to operating assets.
• Troubleshoot systems in operation and review performance data to identify issues.
• Perform or review capacity and performance ratio tests for projects in operation.
• Review production estimates and meteorological data sources for accuracy.
• Measure fleet performance against established KPIs and compare actual to forecasted results.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports with detailed variance analysis.
• Seek and evaluate proposals for analysis services and consultants as needed.
• Perform job safety assessments and safety walks to identify job‑site hazard.
• Collaboration Coordinate with field service and asset management teams to improve site performance.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to identify underperformance and recommend improvements.
• "Close the loop" between Operations and Engineering by recording and communicating issues that can be mitigated through better design.
• Utilize technology such as drones, LiDAR, thermal imaging, and 3D modeling to reduce field labor and improve operational performance.
• Lead operations engineering coordination with field service and asset management teams.
• Growth and Leadership Participate in AES CE’s growth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and strategic planning activities.
• Improve and develop processes for the execution of safe, quality, and high‑performance projects.
• Educate the team on changing trends in technology, best practices, and safety.

Skills and Qualifications

Primary Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• Strong understanding of industry trends in production tools and processes.
• Proficiency with advanced analysis and database tools for development of metrics and dashboards.
• Ability to work effectively with Microsoft software programs, including but not limited to Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend equipment/facility schematics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of commitment to a quality safety culture and an incident‑free work environment.
• Willingness to travel within the U.S. to support company’s portfolio of PV solar/BESS assets.
• Personal values consistent with those of the AES Corporation: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Agility, and Fun.

Plus Qualifications

• PE qualifications, or on track to become qualified.
• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience with PV and Battery Energy Storage System design and interconnection.
• Proficiency with PowerBI, machine learning, or advanced analysis tools.
• Professional experience in engineering with focus on measuring and maintaining system performance.
• Experience with Data Acquisition and SCADA systems.
• Spanish language skills.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $87,000 and $104,550/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits Offered

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

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.

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.

Personal values consistent with those of the AES Corporation: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Agility, and Fun.

Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. Are you ready to join us? www.aes.com/careers