Senior Project Engineer – Mega Projects, M&A Engineering

The AES Corporation

. Perform full technical due diligence and risk assessment for M&A projects .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLouisville • Colorado • 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 system design and engineering, including proficiency in NEC design requirements and project management. Capable of leading technical due diligence, risk assessments, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize project outcomes.

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Solar PV System DesignTechnical Due DiligenceProject ManagementEngineering Design ReviewsBattery Energy Storage Systems

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Hard Skills

1-Line and 3-Line Diagram ConventionsNEC Design RequirementsOvercurrent Protection SizingUtility Disconnecting Means RequirementsEquipment SelectionGrounding MethodologiesShort Circuit Current AnalysisMedium Voltage Collector System DesignSubstation/HV DesignField QA/QC Checks

Soft Skills

Effective LeadershipCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteMATLABETAPSKM

Certifications & Qualifications

PE LicensePMP CertificationNABCEP PV Installation Professional CertificationNFPA 70E CertificationOSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification

Industry Keywords

M&A ProjectsEngineering ConsultantsEPC ContractorsConstruction DrawingsTechnical SpecificationsCommissioning ActivitiesProcess ImprovementEngineering Information Sharing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform full technical due diligence and risk assessment for M&A projects
Evaluate project designs to identify red flags and fatal flaws
Redesign and update layouts, energy production estimates, EPC cost estimates, and equipment selections
Coordinate RFP response documentation with M&A developers
Design select projects up to 30% across electrical, civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines
Develop scopes of work and technical contract exhibits
Seek and evaluate proposals for engineering services
Manage engineering consultants and EPC contractors in developing construction drawings and support materials
Perform technical project due diligence and engineering design reviews
Coordinate design-review feedback from internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
Value engineer PV and BESS designs to maximize reliability and reduce project cost
Establish and review technical specifications for owner-furnished equipment with Procurement and Sourcing
Respond to contractor requests for information during construction
Perform field QA/QC checks
Develop punch lists
Support commissioning activities and review commissioning reports
Analyze system performance
Support the Owner’s Engineering team during financing activities
Support Operations and Asset Management teams in resolving technical issues at operating sites
Assist Development and Project Management teams with budgets and key financial inputs
Develop technical solutions for region- and market-specific requirements
Contribute to process improvement and engineering information-sharing initiatives
Manage third-party engineering consultant relationships
Mentor and train engineers on technology trends, best practices, and safety
Contribute to AES Clean Energy growth planning, process-improvement task forces, and strategic planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field
5+ years of professional experience in solar PV system design, development, construction, and analysis preferred
Proficiency in PV system design, including 1-line and 3-line diagram conventions, NEC design requirements, overcurrent protection sizing, utility disconnecting means requirements, equipment selection, grounding methodologies, and short circuit current analysis
Experience with medium voltage collector system design
Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Graduate degree in Engineering is a plus
PE license is a plus
PMP Certification is a plus
NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification is a plus
2-5 years of experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems design and modeling is a plus
Experience with MATLAB, ETAP, SKM, and other advanced modeling tools is a plus
Substation/HV design experience is a plus
NFPA 70E, OSHA 10-hr or comparable job-site safety certification is a plus
Ability to travel up to 25%, including international travel
Work authorization verification through Form I-9, E-Verify, SSA, and DHS

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