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Senior Engineer, Inverters
The AES Corporation. Support, improve and optimize operational performance of AES Clean Energy’s utility-scale PV inverter fleet across the US .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in optimizing utility-scale PV inverter performance and reliability, with a strong focus on process improvement and technical project leadership. Proficient in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and implementing asset management standards within the renewable energy sector.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In Engineering3–5 Years Of Experience In Solar DesignProficiency In Process ImprovementStrong Troubleshooting SkillsFamiliarity With SCADA Systems
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Hard Skills
High-Voltage DesignSolar Inverter SystemsPower System ModelingRoot Cause AnalysisPreventive Maintenance ProceduresData Acquisition SystemsPerformance AnalysisTechnical Project LeadershipO&M Cost AssumptionsLean Six Sigma Tools
Soft Skills
Strong Coaching SkillsOutstanding Interpersonal SkillsExcellent Written And Verbal CommunicationAbility To Organize And PrioritizeRelationship-Building
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeProjectVisioAES APEXSCADA Systems
Industry Keywords
NERC ComplianceUtility-Scale PVAsset Management StandardsInverter OperationsSafety-System Innovations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support, improve and optimize operational performance of AES Clean Energy’s utility-scale PV inverter fleet across the US
- Provide technical expertise, performance analysis and critical process support
- Lead technical projects to increase asset performance and reliability and reduce inverter operations and maintenance costs
- Troubleshoot emerging events and provide real-time support to operations field personnel
- Provide engineering support for troubleshooting, testing and maintenance of electrical equipment and controls
- Coordinate improvement technologies with reliability and performance engineers
- Share lessons learned and industry benchmarking
- Monitor inverter technology and safety-system innovations and recommend implementation to project design teams
- Perform technical and operational due diligence and develop O&M cost assumptions for US inverter opportunity evaluations
- Perform root cause analyses, follow RCA procedures and develop recovery plans
- Manage change and implement Asset Management Standards
- Develop preventive maintenance procedures based on OEM manuals
- Assist with Standard Operating Procedures and O&M team training
- Lead optimization efforts using AES APEX and Lean Six Sigma tools
- Develop strategies to transition older assets to newer designs
- Evaluate inverter settings changes for grid interconnection, performance and safety implications
- Recommend equipment updates or replacements and updated inverter equipment for PV-site repowering
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field from an accredited college/university
- 3–5 years of professional experience in one or more of: high-voltage design/engineering, solar design, battery energy storage, substations, relay settings, HV/MV utility equipment, maintenance/operations, NERC compliance, civil/structural, power system studies, power system modeling, SCADA integration, transmission, site development, solar inverters/structures
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems and SCADA systems is a plus
- Innovative, with strong troubleshooting skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, execute and follow up on concurrent duties and adapt to changing business priorities
- Ability to establish trust through relationship-building and demonstrated capabilities
- Strong coaching skills and safety awareness
- Proficiency in process improvement, business performance, and inverter/power electronics systems
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 35%
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Project and Visio
- Planning and project management skills for multiple change efforts
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion
- Consideration for qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics
- E-Verify employment authorization verification