Senior HV Substation Engineer – Lead High-Voltage Projects

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

Job summary

AES Corporation seeks a senior HV substation engineer to oversee high voltage project design and construction for renewable energy facilities across the Eastern United States. You will act as owner’s engineer, reviewing EPC work and coordinating with utilities and interconnection providers.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in HV substation design, strong leadership, and experience coordinating with EPCs, utilities, and internal stakeholders. Travel ~25% is required for field oversight.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems.
• 7+ years of substation design experience (Physical or P&C).
• 2+ years of HV project engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EPC design and construction for Solar, Wind, and BESS HV substations and lines (35kV–500kV).
• Establish and maintain relationships with HV contractors.
• Review EPC designs for interconnection and reliability standards.

Skills

Substation design

Power systems

Project leadership

HV EPC coordination

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

ETAP

PLS-CADD

ASPEN

Job description

AES Corporation seeks a senior HV substation engineer to oversee high voltage project design and construction for renewable energy facilities across the Eastern United States. You will act as owner’s engineer, reviewing EPC work and coordinating with utilities and interconnection providers.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in HV substation design, strong leadership, and experience coordinating with EPCs, utilities, and internal stakeholders. Travel ~25% is required for field oversight.