Lead Principal Engineer – Utility PV & Storage

AES Corporation; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation in the United States seeks a Principal Engineer – Utility Projects to lead large-scale PV and BESS development, manage third‑party engineers, review designs, and support contract negotiations across late‑stage development, construction, and operation.

The role requires 10+ years in energy system design and project delivery, strong communication, and cross‑functional leadership in a remote‑friendly, office‑based environment with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 10+ years in energy system design, development, or construction.
• 5+ years of project management or engineering leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead third-party engineers and EPC contractors across PV and BESS projects.
• Oversee design reviews, contract exhibits, and procurement specs.
• Mentor teammates and drive continuous improvement in delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Procore

Communication skills

Team leadership

Engineering degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced engineering degree

Tools

Procore

MS Office

ETAP/SKM/PVsyst

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

AES Corporation in the United States seeks a Principal Engineer – Utility Projects to lead large-scale PV and BESS development, manage third‑party engineers, review designs, and support contract negotiations across late‑stage development, construction, and operation.

The role requires 10+ years in energy system design and project delivery, strong communication, and cross‑functional leadership in a remote‑friendly, office‑based environment with up to 25% travel.