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The Development Engineer 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 Development Engineer will work on energy and resource modeling, engineering, optimization, and design of utility-scale solar/storage projects. Project designs will be developed, optimized, analyzed and reviewed using software such as PVSYST, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PVCase, excel, etc. The role of the Development Engineer will be to support the development team for RFP submittals, permitting applications, design drafting, and perform technical due diligence to optimize the project designs.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of designing and evaluating early-stage development projects with experience working on AC-coupled and DC-coupled battery systems to accompany solar energy systems. The Engineer will design and optimize systems based on resource availability, EPC pricing estimates from the Estimating team, specified equipment, land costs, substation and gen-tie costs, while working with the relevant teams to refine and develop a project.
The position is at one of AES Clean Energy’s offices or fully remote and may include up to 15% travel to project locations and partner offices, including international travel.
Key Responsibilities
Development Support
- Energy production modeling for Utility Scale projects in development (PVSYST & Solar Farmer)
- Battery dispatch modeling for Utility Scale 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 buildable area, 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 project opportunities, assessing accuracy of third-party provided production estimates, site plans, product documentation and meteorological data.
- Development of technical deliverables for RFP responses and proposals, both by self-performing, and coordinating external consultants
Growth and Leadership
- Work with Senior Engineer and Manager to improve and develop processes for more accurate and efficient evaluation of projects
- Work with team to identify changing trends in project development and provide feedback
- Contributing to innovation and tools development for more efficient design process
Skills and Qualifications
Primary Qualifications
- Experience with utility power systems
- Proficiency with MS Office applications, advanced Excel skills
- Undergraduate degree in engineering or equivalent technical field
- 3+ 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 CAD tools such as AutoCAD
“Plus” Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering (MS) or business (MBA)
- EIT qualification
- NABCEP PV Installation Professional or PV Design Specialist certification
- OSHA 10hr or comparable job-site safety certification
- Spanish language skills
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 $91,500 and $109,650/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.