Senior Project Engineer – Mega Projects, M&A Engineering

The AES Corporation

. Lead and support engineering activities across the full project lifecycle for utility-scale solar PV and energy storage projects .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLouisville • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $113,000 - $141,525 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in solar PV system design and energy storage project management, with a strong focus on technical due diligence, risk assessment, and engineering design reviews. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Solar PV System DesignTechnical Due DiligenceBattery Energy Storage Systems DesignProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationProfessional Engineer (PE) License

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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 DesignConstruction Drawings DevelopmentField QA/QC Checks

Soft Skills

Effective LeadershipCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteMATLABETAPSKMAdvanced Modeling Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationNABCEP PV Installation Professional CertificationPE LicenseNFPA 70E CertificationOSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale Solar PVEnergy Storage ProjectsRisk AssessmentEPC Cost EstimatesTechnical SpecificationsCommissioning ActivitiesProcess ImprovementInter-Engineering Knowledge SharingConstruction ManagementProject Lifecycle Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support engineering activities across the full project lifecycle for utility-scale solar PV and energy storage projects
Perform technical due diligence and risk assessment for M&A projects
Evaluate project designs and 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% electrical, civil, structural, and mechanical completion
Develop scopes of work and technical contract exhibits
Seek and evaluate proposals for engineering services
Manage engineering consultants and EPC contractors to develop 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
Respond to contractor requests for information and perform field QA/QC checks
Develop punch lists and support commissioning activities
Review commissioning reports and analyze system performance
Support the Owner’s Engineering team through financing activities
Resolve technical issues at operating sites with Operations and Asset Management teams
Assist with budget development and key financial inputs
Develop technical solutions for region- and market-specific requirements
Contribute to process improvement and inter-engineering knowledge-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 preferred as a plus qualification
PE license preferred as a plus qualification
PMP Certification preferred as a plus qualification
NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification preferred as a plus qualification
2-5 years of experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems design and modeling preferred as a plus qualification
Experience with MATLAB, ETAP, SKM, and other advanced modeling tools preferred as a plus qualification
Substation/HV design experience preferred as a plus qualification
NFPA 70E, OSHA 10-hr or comparable job-site safety certification preferred as a plus qualification
Ability to travel up to 25%, including international travel

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