Senior Engineer, High Voltage Development

AES; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 113.000 - 142.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

AES is seeking a Senior High Voltage Development Engineer to lead early- to mid-stage design of Solar, Wind, and BESS collector substations and transmission lines from 35kV to 500kV in the US market. You will coordinate with utilities, EPCs, consultants, and internal teams to ensure compliant, efficient solutions that meet interconnection and reliability standards.

Ideal candidates have a PE license or strong HV design background, 7+ years of experience, and proven ability to manage multiple

Formación

• B.S. Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Power Systems.
• 7+ years of High Voltage design experience.
• Excellent understanding of project management standard methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions among HV EPCs, Power Utilities, and internal collaborators.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
• Bridge the gap between the technical and non-technical in a fast paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Pre-construction and construction phase design and engineering for Solar, Wind, and BESS HV substations and Generation Tie Lines (35kV-500kV).
• Develop scopes of work for regional renewable projects per AES standards and utility requirements.
• Manage consultants for 30% design packages; explore in-house design options.
• De-risk project pipeline via technical due diligence and cross-department coordination.
• Support cost estimating for HV facilities, BOM reviews, and substation expansions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with HV consultant firms.
• Review EPC bid designs for interconnection and reliability compliance.
• Provide design review and guidance for technical inconsistencies.
• Coordinate with interconnection providers (CAISO, PJM, NYISO, MISO, ERCOT, WECC, SERC, NEISO).
• Collaborate with real estate, permitting, interconnection, legal, finance, PV development engineering, pre-construction and construction teams.
• Travel and field work 25%.

Conocimientos

High Voltage design

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder coordination

Power systems

Educación

B.S. Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

PE Licensure

Herramientas

ETAP

PLS-CADD

Descripción del empleo

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.

We are currently looking for a dynamic Senior High Voltage Development Engineer to join the team that oversees the regional responsibilities of our project development pipeline. This position will require an individual that can competently manage competing priorities, navigate between early stage conceptual and more “refined” design, and adaptably demonstrate technical tasks with a strong focus on understanding grid integration requirements for renewables. This is a solid opportunity for an engineer that not only is proficient on the technical engineering aspects but enjoys building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, consultants, and Power Utilities. The role will be a part of the High Voltage Engineering team that delivers pre‑construction development engineering and construction/commissioning execution engineering for High Voltage facilities associated with renewable energy power plants. Voltage ranges from 35kV up to 500kV. As a part of AES Clean Energy, the role will play a part in the major growth in the renewable energy sector from greenfield development, large portfolio acquisition and multi‑resource generation projects. The High Voltage Development Engineering team is looking to grow its core group of highly resourceful and regionally dedicated engineers as AES Clean Energy enters new markets and innovates on a large scale of energy production.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for early stage/conceptual pre‑construction and construction phase design and engineering activities for Solar, Wind, and BESS collector high voltage substations and Generation Tie Lines (35kV to 500kV). Relating to conceptual designs for preliminary permitting and estimating
• Develop scope of work documents for regional renewable projects based on AES engineering standards and following utility requirements
• Manage consultants of 30% design packages for collector substations and transmission facilities. Raise possibility of completing in‑house with design team
• De‑risk project pipeline, including M&A portfolios, by performing technical due diligence and coordination with other internal departments
• Support cost estimating efforts for High Voltage facilities, including BOM review and substation expansions
• Establish and maintain relationships with High Voltage specialist consulting firms
• Review Substation EPC bid designs for compliance with interconnection agreement requirements, applicable reliability standards, following scope documents, and meeting AES standards etc.
• Provide design review and advise on any issues that appear technically incorrect or inconsistent with project documentation and contractual exhibits
• Direct coordination with interconnection providers (CAISO, PJM, NYISO, MISO, ERCOT, WECC, SERC, NEISO) to design collector substations and account for new switchyards per Transmission Provider requirements
• Work with a project team including real estate, permitting, interconnection, legal, finance, PV Development engineering, pre‑construction and construction
• Travel and field work 25%

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. Electrical Engineering or similar with emphasis on Power Systems.
• 7+ years of High Voltage design experience.
• Excellent understanding of project management standard methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions among HV EPCs, Power Utilities, and internal collaborators.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
• Able to bridge the gap between the technical and non‑technical in a fast paced environment.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• PE Licensure.
• Experience on ETAP similar electrical modeling software.
• Experience on Relay and SCADA controls and architecture.
• Experience in PLS‑Cadd PMP Certificate Experience in training and mentoring other engineers.

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 $113,000 and $141,525 per 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.

The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and 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.

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