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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 operational performance of utility-scale PV inverter fleets, with a strong focus on troubleshooting, performance analysis, and implementing process improvements. Proficient in developing maintenance procedures and strategies for asset management while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
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Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringHigh-Voltage Design/EngineeringSolar DesignProcess ImprovementSCADA Integration
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Hard Skills
Performance AnalysisTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisPreventive Maintenance ProceduresInverter TechnologyPower System ModelingData Acquisition SystemsLean Six SigmaAsset Management StandardsO&M Cost Assumptions
Soft Skills
Innovative MindsetStrong Troubleshooting SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCoaching SkillsRelationship-Building
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeProjectVisioAES APEXSCADA Systems
Industry Keywords
NERC ComplianceUtility EquipmentBattery Energy StorageSolar InvertersGrid Interconnection
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 benchmarking from AES and industry leaders
- 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 new inverter opportunities
- Conduct root cause analyses for ad hoc and chronic asset incidents
- Develop recovery plans based on RCA findings
- Manage changes and implement Asset Management Standards
- Develop preventive maintenance procedures from 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 for transitioning older assets to newer designs
- Evaluate inverter settings changes for grid interconnection, performance, and safety implications
- Recommend equipment updates, 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 relevant areas, including 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 mindset and strong troubleshooting skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, execute, and follow up on concurrent duties
- Ability to adapt quickly to changes in business priorities
- Ability to establish trust through relationship-building and demonstration of 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
- Work authorization verified through the I-9 process
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal Opportunity Employer commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics
- E-Verify work authorization verification