Senior Development Engineer

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The Senior Development Engineer, West will be responsible for the design and engineering of early stage, conceptual design of large, utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) and integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in territories west of the Rocky Mountains and in Hawaii.

The Senior Development Engineer will work with a team to qualify new solar and battery storage project opportunities, perform technical due diligence, and respond to RFPs from utilities, municipalities, and others for the procurement of renewable energy. Project work will be focused on preliminary design evaluation, coordinating closely with the Development and Finance teams, taking the project towards transition to execution.

The successful candidate will have a depth of experience in the design, engineering, and analysis of utility-scale PV and BESS systems.

The position is at one of AES Clean Energys offices and may include up to 15% travel to project locations and partner offices, including international travel.

Key Responsibilities

Development Support

• Energy production modeling for projects in development (PVSYST, Solar Farmer)
• Battery dispatch modeling for projects in development (Excel)
• Site evaluation (remote and in-person) for project suitability
• Project pricing and value engineering exercises with Estimating, Development and Commercial teams
• Create preliminary plant designs, site layouts, single lines working with CAD design team for all types of projects including greenfield development, M&A, and in support of RFPs.
• Recommend primary project equipment (, inverters, PV modules, batteries, trackers, etc.)
• Technical diligence for new projects, including assessing projects risks and opportunities, with the goal of producing a project design which has been optimized for both production and cost.
• Development of technical deliverables for RFP responses and proposals, both self-performed and in coordination with external consultants.

Growth and Leadership

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and strategic planning activities to improve project quality and design efficiency.
• Work with team to identify changing trends in project development and provide continuous feedback which can be incorporated in future projects
• Contributing to innovation and tools/process development
• Oversee a market region working with corresponding Development and Origination teams

Skills and Qualifications

Primary Qualifications

• Proficiency with utility power systems
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, advanced Excel skills
• Undergraduate degree in engineering or equivalent technical field
• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, design, analysis and construction
• Proficiency with common renewable energy system modeling tools and packages, such as PVSYST, Solar Farmer, SAM (System Advisor Model)
• Proficiency with common drafting tools such as AutoCAD
• Experience in proposal generation and financial metrics for PV systems and Power Purchase Agreements is preferred.

Plus Qualifications

• Masters degree in engineering (MS) or business (MBA)
• EIT or PE qualification
• NABCEP PV Installation Professional or PV Design Specialist certification
• OSHA 10hr or comparable job-site safety certification
• Basic knowledge of Python programming language
• Fluency in Spanish

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $111,000 and $138,550/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.