Principal Engineer, Utility

The AES Corporation

. Manage third parties in the design and engineering of large utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects in late-stage development, construction, and operation .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLouisville • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $181,050 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects, including design, engineering, and construction oversight. Proficient in project management, technical support, and stakeholder coordination, with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Utility-Scale Solar PV DesignBESS Project ManagementProcore ExperienceElectrical Design ExpertiseEIT or PE Qualifications

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Hard Skills

Energy System DesignProject ManagementTechnical Due DiligenceValue EngineeringContract NegotiationQA/QCEmerging Technology EvaluationAutoCAD Civil3DETAPPVsyst

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationMentoringProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteProcoreSCADAHigh-Voltage DesignCommissioning Engineering

Certifications & Qualifications

NABCEP PV Installation ProfessionalNFPA 70EOSHA 10-HourCPR/First Aid Safety Training

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale ProjectsBESS Fire Safety CodesPermitting ProcessesConstruction OversightStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage third parties in the design and engineering of large utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects in late-stage development, construction, and operation
Serve as lead project engineer for assigned projects
Manage engineers, engineering consultants, and EPC contractors
Conduct design reviews, technical due diligence, and value engineering
Develop and negotiate contract documents and prepare procurement specifications
Prepare contract exhibits and support RFIs during EPC contract negotiations
Lead internal and external design review meetings
Coordinate stakeholder and subject matter expert feedback
Manage Procore RFIs and submittals
Provide technical support during construction, including QA/QC, test-report review, punch-list resolution, and commissioning
Support Owner’s Engineering during financing activities
Resolve technical issues with Operations and Asset Management teams
Assist Development and Project Management teams with financial inputs
Develop technical solutions for market-specific requirements
Drive process improvements, document lessons learned, and provide EPC/external engineer performance feedback
Mentor and train engineers on job requirements, technology trends, best practices, code enforcement, and safety
Evaluate emerging technologies and companies for the Approved Vendor List
Attend site safety walks and identify jobsite hazards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or civil preferred) or equivalent technical field
10+ years professional experience in energy system design, project or land development, and/or construction
5+ years of experience in project management, consulting, or as a project engineer
Electrical design experience of the generator side of utility-scale PV and BESS projects, or stormwater and grading expertise with thorough understanding of permitting processes and timelines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work cross-functionally across a large organization
Ability to work effectively in a remote and/or distributed team environment
Ability to manage third-party consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Direct project experience with Procore
Graduate degree in engineering (plus qualification)
EIT or PE qualifications (plus qualification)
NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification (plus qualification)
Knowledge of BESS Fire Safety Codes and Standards (plus qualification)
Experience with ETAP, SKM, PVsyst, AutoCAD Civil3D, substation/high-voltage design, structural/SCADA/commissioning engineering design (plus qualifications)
Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese (plus qualification)
Obtain and maintain NFPA 70E, OSHA 10-hour, and CPR/first aid safety training certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
401(k) eligibility
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave