Senior Engineer, High Voltage Project

About AES

The AES Corporation is the largest US-based global power company with 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

The company has earned prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where it operates and was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century.

About the Role

The High Voltage Engineering team delivers pre-construction engineering and construction/commissioning engineering for High Voltage facilities associated with renewable energy power plants, with voltage ranges from 35kV up to 500kV.

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate substation engineer to oversee the execution of high voltage projects located in the Eastern United States portfolio (ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM, NYISO). The senior engineer should enjoy the versatility of technical tasks with a strong focus on understanding grid integration requirements for renewables.

The primary focus is serving as an owner's engineer to oversee high voltage designs from EPC firms contracted to design and build high voltage facilities, and to provide technical oversight during construction. Strong experience in detailed substation design is preferred.

This role offers a solid opportunity for a senior engineer proficient in technical engineering aspects who enjoys building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, consultants, and electric utilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee EPC contractor engineering design and construction activities for Solar, Wind, and BESS collector high voltage 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, and standard industry practices
• Provide design review and advice on 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Power Systems
• 7+ years of substation design experience, either Physical or P&C
• 2+ years of project engineering experience in an HV related role
• Proficient in reading control schematics for HV breakers, Main Power Transformers, etc.
• Basic knowledge of power system modeling such as load flow, insulation coordination, grounding, arc-flash, TOV, harmonics, etc.
• 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
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks

Desired Skills and Experience

• Project Management experience handling HV EPCs
• PE Licensure
• Technical lead experience coordinating engineering packages such as IFPs and IFCs
• Experience with ETAP, PLS-CADD, or ASPEN
• Experience in relay system testing

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $113,000 to $141,525/year at commencement of employment. Base pay may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Additional Compensation: Annual bonus

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

Employment Terms

If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Equal Opportunity

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables the company to improve the lives of its people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which it operates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E-Verify Notice

AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.