Reliability Engineer

The AES Corporation

. Analyze reliability and availability of MV/HV hardware and components .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $87,000 - $104,550 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing and optimizing the reliability of MV/HV hardware and components, with a strong focus on root cause analysis, reliability metrics, and continuous improvement practices. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and implementing effective maintenance strategies to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MV/HV Hardware AnalysisRoot Cause Analysis (FMEA)Reliability Metrics Calculation (MTBF, MTTR)CMMS (SAP PM) ProficiencyElectrical Equipment Experience

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Hard Skills

Reliability EngineeringData AnalyticsElectrical MonitoringThermal ImagingEquipment Modifications DesignControl LogicPower Electronic DevicesSCADA SystemsCondition MonitoringCost-Benefit Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentorshipCollaborationProblem-SolvingDedication to Safety Culture

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSAPCAD ToolsPythonSQL

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)OSHA 10

Industry Keywords

Renewable Power GenerationElectrical SubsystemsSubstation IntegrationHVACUtility Interconnection Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze reliability and availability of MV/HV hardware and components
Perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and develop recommendations to optimize asset reliability, coordinating remediation with OEMs
Lead and facilitate major repairs at operational sites
Evaluate operational sites for repowering and retrofit opportunities, including cost-benefit analysis and long-term repower planning
Implement practices and technologies to improve uptime and efficiency, including electrical monitoring and thermal imaging
Oversee asset master data structure in CMMS/ERP systems, including asset hierarchies, bills of materials, and criticality assessments
Develop and implement reliability strategies for a portfolio of MV/HV assets
Establish fleet-level maintenance processes and hardware configurations
Identify performance problems and facilitate corrective action plans
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, OEMs, subcontractors, and vendors on troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment defects
Design equipment modifications and coordinate implementation
Lead FMEAs for critical assets
Facilitate continuous improvement of maintenance practices
Assess vendor business cases such as warranty extensions and self-perform maintenance packages
Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks
Scope and implement operations tools and software using SAP and work-management processes
Own reliability KPI calculations
Participate in growth planning, process-improvement task forces, and strategic planning
Provide reliability feedback during project design reviews and perform life-cycle cost modeling
Improve processes for safe, quality, high-reliability project execution
Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to junior reliability engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in engineering or equivalent technical field
2+ years professional experience in engineering focused on measuring and maintaining equipment reliability, emphasizing high power electrical systems
Hands-on experience in operations and/or commissioning, ideally with electrical equipment manufacturing, testing and/or maintenance
Experience in renewable power generation and familiarity with MV/HV technology, including generators, electrical subsystems, PCS, BESS, PV Generation, DC Wiring, Controls, substation integration, and HVAC
Experience leading root cause and failure modes analysis methods (FMEA)
Experience with reliability metric calculations, MTBF, MTTR, Weibull, etc.
High proficiency reading and understanding equipment/facility schematics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience using data analytics and database tools
Experience with CMMS (SAP PM)
Experience with SCADA and condition monitoring systems
Dedication to a quality safety culture and incident-free work environment
Willingness to travel within the U.S. to support the company’s portfolio of substation assets
Personal values consistent with AES: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Agility and Fun
Professional Engineer qualifications, or on track to become qualified (plus)
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) (plus)
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) (plus)
Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (plus)
Experience with control logic and power electronic devices (plus)
Experience with renewables power production, utility interconnection practices, and contract terms (plus)
OSHA 10 (plus)
Proficiency in Python or other beyond-Excel analysis tools (plus)
Proficiency in SQL programming (plus)
Proficiency with CAD tools (plus)
Spanish language skills (plus)

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