Engineer, Reliability

AES Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 112,625; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

AES Corporation seeks a Reliability Engineer to advance the performance and availability of PV solar and battery storage assets. Located in Louisville, CO or Salt Lake City, UT, you will drive reliability initiatives across operations and multiple sites.

Ideal candidates bring engineering degrees and 2+ years in reliability-focused roles, plus strong communication, safety culture, and data analytics skills. Occasional travel within the U.S. is required and a bonus package is included.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 2+ years professional experience in engineering with focus on equipment reliability.
• Experience with root cause and failure modes analysis methods.
• Proficient at reading and understanding equipment/facility schematics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience using data analytics and database tools.
• Commitment to safety culture and incident-free work environment.
• Willingness to travel within the U.S. for PV solar/BESS assets.
• Values aligned with AES: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Agility, Fun.

Responsibilities

• Establish best practices for hardware configuration and maintenance to maximize reliability.
• Troubleshoot systems to identify root causes of performance problems.
• Perform life cycle cost modeling to inform equipment selection.
• Facilitate continuous improvement to maintenance practices with operations personnel and vendors.
• Design solutions and coordinate between AES subcontractors and vendors as needed.
• Utilize drones, LiDAR, thermal imaging, and 3D modeling to improve reliability.
• Participate in AES growth planning and process-improvement tasks.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

Schematic reading

MS Office

Data analytics

Communication skills

Safety culture

Travel willingness (US)

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree in Engineering

PE qualifications or on track

CAD tools proficiency

Tools

CAD tools

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’s mission is to improve lives by accelerating a safer and greener energy future.

We are a global, agile, cohesive organization with an employee engagement level akin to a startup company. AES businesses throughout the world are often recognized as great places to work. Our people share a passion to help meet the world’s current and increasing energy needs, while providing communities and countries the opportunity for economic growth due to the availability of reliable, affordable electric power.

A day in the life of an AES Clean Energy Reliability Engineer will include, but is not limited to:

• Analyzing reliability and availability of solar plus storage hardware and components
• Performing root cause analysis for equipment failures and remediate with external parties as needed
• Leading and facilitating major repairs to operational sites
• Evaluating operational sites for repowering and retrofit opportunities including cost benefit analysis
• Implementing new practices to maximize uptime and efficiency
• The Reliability Engineer supports a larger operations team and serves as the subject matter expert for technical and engineering matters related to the reliable and available operation of photovoltaic plants and grid-scale battery storage systems

Excellent communication, task management and planning skills needed, in addition to technical breadth. The role will focus on the mechanical and electrical operation of photovoltaics, batteries, and related equipment/components. The role will require the review of information related to all practical elements of photovoltaic and battery system design. The successful applicant, while not an expert, will be comfortable with high-level review of all elements of practical system design.

The position is located in Louisville, CO or Salt Lake City, UT and may include up to 10-15% travel to project locations and partner offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations
  • Establish best practices for hardware configuration and maintenance activities to maximize reliability and availability
  • Troubleshoot systems in operation to identify root cause of performance problems
  • Perform life cycle cost modeling of project design to inform equipment and component selection
  • Facilitate continuous improvement to maintenance practices with internal operations personnel and 3rd Party vendors
  • Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks to identify job-site hazards
• Collaboration
  • Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to troubleshoot existing projects and develop repair and remediation plans
  • “Close the loop” between Operations and new project development by recording and communicating issues that can be mitigated through better design and equipment selection
  • Design solutions for modifications to systems, and coordinate between various AES subcontractors and vendors where needed
  • Utilize technology such as drones, LiDAR, thermal imaging and 3D modeling to improve reliability
• Growth and Leadership
  • Participate in AES DE’s growth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and other strategic planning activities
  • Improve and develop processes for the execution of safe, quality and high-reliability projects
  • Educate team on changing trends in technology, best practices and safety

Skills and Qualifications

• Primary Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field
  • 2+ years professional experience in engineering with a focus on measuring and maintaining equipment reliability
  • Experience with root cause and failure modes analysis methods
  • Proficiency with reading and understanding equipment/facility schematics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Well versed in the use of the Microsoft Office software suite
  • Experience in utilizing results of data analytics and database tools
  • 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
  • Experience with utility interconnection practices
  • Proficiency with CAD tools
  • Spanish language skills

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 $94,000 and $112,625/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.

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• 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.

The deadline to apply for this role is 08/11/2026. 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.