Remote HV Project Engineer - Renewables Substations

AES Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Substation/Transmission Engineer to oversee high‑voltage designs for renewable energy projects across the United States, with emphasis on western sites. You will coordinate EPCs, utility interconnections, and internal stakeholders to meet interconnection and reliability requirements.

The role supports wind, PV, and BESS projects, with 25% travel and potential leadership growth within the engineering team. Remote candidates located in PST/MST time zones are welcome.

Qualifications

• B.S. Electrical Engineering required.
• Senior role requires 7+ years of HV design experience.
• Non-senior requires 4+ years of HV design experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EPC contractor engineering design and construction for HV substations and transmission lines.
• Coordinate with utilities and internal stakeholders on interconnection and grid requirements.
• Lead technical discussions and ensure compliance with interconnection agreements.
• Travel up to 25% and support field commissioning activities.

Skills

Substation design

Transmission line design

Power system studies

Grid integration

Technical leadership

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSLF

PSS/E

PLS-CADD

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking a Substation/Transmission Engineer to oversee high‑voltage designs for renewable energy projects across the United States, with emphasis on western sites. You will coordinate EPCs, utility interconnections, and internal stakeholders to meet interconnection and reliability requirements.

The role supports wind, PV, and BESS projects, with 25% travel and potential leadership growth within the engineering team. Remote candidates located in PST/MST time zones are welcome.