Wind Project Engineer - Lead Utility-Scale Renewable Builds

AES; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

AES is seeking a Wind Project Engineer in Louisville, CO, with up to 25% travel. The role manages wind project design, development, construction, and operations throughout the project lifecycle, serving as the technical lead for engineering decisions and coordinating with internal and external experts.

The ideal candidate brings experience in wind project engineering, a strong background in BOP and interconnection systems, and proficiency with AutoCAD and GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in wind project design, development, construction, or analysis.
• Experience with MV collection systems, substations, gen-tie systems, interconnection switchyards, site civil infrastructure, turbine foundations, geotechnical systems.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS software, Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical due diligence reviews for M&A projects and portfolios.
• Lead preliminary Balance of Plant design, including site civil, turbine foundations, collection systems, substations, gen-tie infrastructure.
• Coordinate geotechnical investigations and micrositing activities.
• Prepare engineering inputs for permitting and support equipment evaluations.

Skills

Wind project design

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Matlab

ETAP

PSS/E

Job description

AES is seeking a Wind Project Engineer in Louisville, CO, with up to 25% travel. The role manages wind project design, development, construction, and operations throughout the project lifecycle, serving as the technical lead for engineering decisions and coordinating with internal and external experts.

The ideal candidate brings experience in wind project engineering, a strong background in BOP and interconnection systems, and proficiency with AutoCAD and GIS.