Senior HV Development Engineer for Renewables Grid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

AES is a leading energy company headquartered in the United States with a global footprint. The Senior High Voltage Development Engineer will drive pre-construction development and engineering for HV facilities linked to renewable energy projects, handling 35kV–500kV designs and coordinating with utilities and suppliers.

The role requires strong technical and communication skills to manage multiple priorities, lead cross-functional teams, and build relationships with Power Utilities, EPCs, and

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on power systems.
• 7+ years of high voltage design experience.
• Ability to lead technical discussions with HV EPCs and utilities.
• Strong organizational skills and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Lead early stage/conceptual pre-construction design for HV substations.
• Coordinate with interconnection providers to meet requirements.
• Manage 30% design packages and external consultants.
• De-risk pipeline through due diligence and coordination.
• Support cost estimation and BOM reviews.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

HV design

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Relay systems

PLS-Cadd

Job description

AES is a leading energy company headquartered in the United States with a global footprint. The Senior High Voltage Development Engineer will drive pre-construction development and engineering for HV facilities linked to renewable energy projects, handling 35kV–500kV designs and coordinating with utilities and suppliers.

The role requires strong technical and communication skills to manage multiple priorities, lead cross-functional teams, and build relationships with Power Utilities, EPCs, and