Senior HV Substation Engineer – Grid & Renewables Lead

AES Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Substation Engineer to oversee high voltage projects (35kV–500kV) across the Eastern United States. You will manage EPC designs, coordinate with utilities, and ensure compliance with interconnection requirements.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in HV substation design, strong communication skills, and a track record of leading engineering packages from IFCs to commissioning. This on-site role travels up to 25%.

Qualifications

• B.S. Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Power Systems.
• 7+ years of substation design experience, HV.
• 2+ years of project engineering in HV role.
• Proficient in readings control schematics for HV breakers, Main Power Transformers, etc.
• Basic Knowledge of power system modeling (load flow, insulation coordination, grounding, arc-flash, TOV, harmonics).
• Basic understanding of grid integration requirements for renewables.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions among HV EPCs, Power Utilities, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EPC contractor engineering design and construction activities for Solar, Wind, and BESS collector HV substations and transmission lines (35kV to 500kV).
• Establish and maintain relationships with high voltage contractors.
• Review Substation EPC designs for compliance with interconnection agreement requirements, applicable reliability standards, standard industry practices, etc.
• Provide design review and advice on any issues that appear technically incorrect or inconsistent with project documentation.
• Review power system studies such as load flows, short circuits, harmonics, TOV, insulation coordination, etc.
• Direct coordination with interconnection providers to design collector substations per Transmission Provider requirements.
• Support role during substation commissioning by reviewing apparatus testing and coordinating testing with utility and ISO.
• Work with a project team including project management, development, interconnection, real estate, permitting, attorneys, finance, and construction in the field.
• Travel and fieldwork 25%. Majority of projects are located in Eastern or Central US.

Skills

Substation design

HV EPC coordination

Power systems

Project leadership

Interconnection standards

Communication skills

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

ETAP

PLS-CADD

ASPEN

Job description

The AES Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Substation Engineer to oversee high voltage projects (35kV–500kV) across the Eastern United States. You will manage EPC designs, coordinate with utilities, and ensure compliance with interconnection requirements.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in HV substation design, strong communication skills, and a track record of leading engineering packages from IFCs to commissioning. This on-site role travels up to 25%.