Senior Development Engineer

The AES Corporation

. Drive solar PV and integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) project development across the US and internationally .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $113,000 - $141,525 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in solar PV and battery energy storage project development, including technical due diligence, energy modeling, and project design. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard tools and methodologies to drive project success and improve evaluation processes.

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Renewable Energy Project DevelopmentPVSYST Energy ModelingTechnical Due DiligenceAutoCAD ProficiencyNABCEP Certification

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Hard Skills

Solar PV DesignBattery Energy Storage System (BESS)Technical Due DiligenceEnergy Production ModelingProject PricingValue EngineeringPreliminary Design EvaluationsSite EvaluationsExcel Advanced SkillsCAD Tools

Soft Skills

CollaborationStrategic PlanningContinuous Process Improvement

Tools & Technologies

PVSYSTHelioscopePlant PredictExcelMATLABAutoCADMS OfficeSketchUpSkelion

Certifications & Qualifications

NABCEP PV Installation ProfessionalOSHA 10hr CertificationMaster's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyProject DevelopmentRFP ResponsesUtility Power SystemsGreenfield Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive solar PV and integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) project development across the US and internationally
Qualify new solar and battery storage project opportunities
Perform technical due diligence on project practicality
Respond to RFPs from utilities, municipalities and other renewable energy procurers
Conduct preliminary design evaluations with Business Development, Execution and Finance teams
Model energy production using PVSYST, Helioscope and Plant Predict
Model battery dispatch using Excel and Matlab
Evaluate sites remotely and in person for project suitability
Perform project pricing and value engineering exercises with an Estimator
Create preliminary plant designs, site layouts and single-line diagrams
Recommend primary project equipment, including inverters, PV modules, racking and batteries
Assess third-party production estimates, site plans, product documentation and meteorological data
Support RFPs, greenfield development and acquisition conceptual-to-30% design studies
Develop technical deliverables for RFP responses and proposals, including coordination of external consultants
Improve project evaluation processes and products
Expand the vendor review and approval process with the AES DE Procurement team
Contribute to growth planning, continuous process improvement task forces and strategic planning
Participate in innovation initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in engineering or equivalent technical field
5+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, design, analysis and construction
Proficiency with renewable energy system modeling tools such as PVSYST, HOMER, SAM, Helioscope and Plant Predict
Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Advanced Excel skills
Up to 15% travel to project locations and partner offices
Proficiency with utility power systems (plus)
Master’s degree in engineering (MS) or business (MBA) (plus)
NABCEP PV Installation Professional or PV Design Specialist certification (plus)
OSHA 10hr or comparable job-site safety certification (plus)
SketchUp/Skelion mastery (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