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About the Role

The Principal Engineer – Utility Projects will manage third parties in the design and engineering of large, utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage (BESS) projects in late-stage development, construction, and operation. Responsibilities include engineer management, design reviews, contract document development and negotiation, and procurement specification preparation.

Responsibilities

Support EPC engagement by preparing contract exhibits and supporting RFIs during contract negotiations.
Seek and evaluate proposals for engineering services.
Manage engineering consultants and EPC contractors through development of project construction drawings and support materials.
Perform technical project due diligence and project engineering design reviews to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
Lead external and internal design review meetings.
Coordinate feedback from internal stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) on design reviews.
Value engineer system designs to maximize reliability and reduce overall project cost.
Establish/review technical specifications of owner furnished equipment in coordination with Procurement and Sourcing.
Manage Procore RFIs and submittments and ensure complete and timely responses in coordination with other internal teams.
Respond to contractor requests for information (RFIs).
Support field quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC).
Review test reports for compliance with contract requirements and technical standards.
Support the technical resolution of punch list items.
Support commissioning activities.
Support internal Owner’s Engineering team through financing activities.
Support Operations/Asset Management teams to resolve technical issues at operating sites.
Assist Development and Project Management teams with development of key financial inputs.
Develop and implement technical solutions to market specific requirements in coordination with market manager.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives for the execution of safe, quality, and high-performance projects.
Provide timely feedback on EPC and external engineer performance, and document lessons learned to influence internal process enhancements.
Mentor and educate team on changing trends in technology, best practices, code enforcement, and safety.
Direct mentorship of other Engineers on job requirements and technical acumen.
Support the team as a technical subject matter expert.
Support evaluation of emerging technologies and companies for the Approved Vendor List.
Attend site safety walks and identify jobsite hazards.
Obtain and maintain safety training certifications (NFPA 70E, OSHA 10-hour, and CPR/first aid).
Lead by example.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or civil preferred) or equivalent technical field.
10+ years professional experience in energy system design, project or land development, and/or construction.
Advanced degrees in a related field may be credited towards years of experience.
5+ years of experience in project management, consulting, or as a project engineer.
Engineering design experience including either: Electrical design experience of the generator side of utility scale PV and BESS projects OR Stormwater and grading expertise with a thorough understanding of permitting processes and timelines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to successfully work cross-functionally across a large organization.
Self-starter with ability to work effectively in a remote and/or distributed team environment.
Ability to effectively manage third party consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Proficient with MS Office Suite.
Direct project experience with Procore.

Skills

Project Execution
Engineer Management
Design Reviews
Contract Document Development
Contract Negotiation
Procurement Specification Preparation
Technical Support
Mentoring
Training
Subject Matter Expertise
Innovation
Institutional Change
Utility-Scale Solar PV Systems
Battery Storage Systems
Wind Energy
Green Hydrogen
Nuclear Energy
Hydroelectric Energy
Data Center Design
Communication Skills
Task Management Skills
Planning Skills
Technical Depth
Technical Breadth
Procore
MS Office Suite
Graduate degree in engineering
EIT or PE qualifications
NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification
BESS Fire Safety Codes and Standards
ETAP
SKM
PVsyst
Substation Design
High Voltage Design
Structural Engineering Design
SCADA Engineering Design
Commissioning Engineering Design
AutoCAD Civil3D
Spanish Fluency
Portuguese Fluency

Location

AES US Renewables & Power offices
Remote

Work Type

Remote
Hybrid

Experience Level

10+ years professional experience
5+ years of experience in project management, consulting, or as a project engineer

Education Level

Undergraduate degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or civil preferred) or equivalent technical field
Graduate degree in engineering

Salary/Compensations

$145,000 and $181,050/year

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
401(k) eligibility
paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

About the Company

The AES Corporation is the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.
AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years.
AES provides electricity for millions of people worldwide.
AES has earned prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings.
AES was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026.
AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century.

Equal Opportunity

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.