Senior HV Development Engineer - Renewable Energy Growth

AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior High Voltage Development Engineer to drive pre-construction design for renewable energy projects from 35kV to 500kV. You will coordinate with HV EPCs, utilities and internal teams to advance concept designs to ready-to-bid documents.

The role requires 7+ years in HV design, strong project management, and experience with interconnection requirements (CAISO, PJM, NYISO, MISO, ERCOT).

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.

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).
• 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.
• De-risk project pipeline, including M&A portfolios, by performing technical due diligence and coordination with other internal departments.
• Provide design review and advise on any issues that appear technically incorrect or inconsistent with project documentation and contractual exhibits.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Leadership in HV projects

Prioritization skills

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PLS-Cadd

Relay & SCADA

Job description

AES Corporation in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior High Voltage Development Engineer to drive pre-construction design for renewable energy projects from 35kV to 500kV. You will coordinate with HV EPCs, utilities and internal teams to advance concept designs to ready-to-bid documents.

The role requires 7+ years in HV design, strong project management, and experience with interconnection requirements (CAISO, PJM, NYISO, MISO, ERCOT).