Grid & Controls Solutions Senior Manager

AES; Louisville (CO); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

AES seeks a Senior Manager of Advanced Grid and Controls Solutions to lead an engineering team focused on grid integration, advanced controls, power electronics, EMT analysis, and microgrid solutions. You will steer roadmaps, establish engineering standards, and ensure robust designs from testing to commissioning.

Responsibilities include coordinating across project teams and external partners, translating requirements into actionable plans, and driving high-impact improvements in plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or closely related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading utility-scale renewables, storage, microgrids, or related power systems.
• Strong people management, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team for grid integration, advanced controls, power electronics, and EMT analysis.
• Develop roadmaps, priorities, and resource plans aligned with AES needs.
• Oversee design, testing, commissioning, and operations support across projects.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including OEMs, utilities, and contractors.

Skills

Team leadership

Grid integration

Controls engineering

Project management

EMT analysis

PSCAD modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PSCAD

CHIL/PHIL

EMT studies

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

AES seeks a Senior Manager of Advanced Grid and Controls Solutions to lead an engineering team focused on grid integration, advanced controls, power electronics, EMT analysis, and microgrid solutions. You will steer roadmaps, establish engineering standards, and ensure robust designs from testing to commissioning.

Responsibilities include coordinating across project teams and external partners, translating requirements into actionable plans, and driving high-impact improvements in plant