Wind Project Engineer

AES•Louisville, CO

1d•$108,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company, is a leader in the global energy revolution, operating in 14 countries and committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work, AES is dedicated to its people and groundbreaking ideas. As the #1 global company in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, AES provides electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. The company is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050, driving rapid global decarbonization with innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers. AES is seeking passionate individuals to join their mission to accelerate the future of energy and power a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any field), or a related field.
3 years of experience in wind system design, development, construction and analysis.
OSHA 10-hr or comparable job-site safety certification.
EIT qualification requiring passing the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam and application to the state board OR PE qualifications requiring passing the FE exam, or 3 years and a graduate program.
3 years of experience in substation layout, planning, Civil and Structural Design using AutoCAD, ArcGIS or Civil 3D software, High voltage Equipment, Protection and control design, Power System Studies using ETAP, PSSE & PSCAD software, Project Management and co-ordination using Microsoft Tools or Primavera.
Experience with electrical design, trenching and cable laying, MV cable testing, termination and energization of MV collection, design, construction, and operations of MV collection, Substation, Gen-Tie, Interconnection Switchyard, Site Civil, Turbine Foundation, Geotechnical for the wind projects.
Experience with Gen-Tie line design using PLSS CAD software, permitting and environmental consideration, overhead and underground line construction, testing and commissioning.
Experience with roadway design, drainage and erosion control using Civil 3D, ArcGIS or AutoCAD and crane pad construction
Experience with foundation design, geotechnical investigation, concrete construction, foundation testing

Responsibilities

Conduct Due Diligence for M&A Projects: Perform thorough reviews of potential merger and acquisition projects or portfolios, assessing risks, opportunities, and overall feasibility.
Lead Project Planning and Development: Oversee and coordinate the early stages of project development, including feasibility studies, site selection, and preliminary design to ensure alignment with strategic goals and profitability targets.
Provide Constructability Guidance: Offer expert support to the prospecting team by evaluating project designs for constructability, ensuring practical and efficient execution.
Develop Preliminary Balance of Plant (BOP) Designs: Create initial designs for site civil work, turbine foundations, electrical collection systems, substations, and generation tie-lines.
Perform Micro- Siting Activities: Optimize placement of turbines, road layouts, electrical collection routes, and substation/switchyard locations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Review and Negotiate Contracts: Lead the negotiation of BOP and Turbine Supply Agreements (TSA), ensuring favorable terms and conditions for project success.
Conduct Design and Change Order Reviews: Review BOP and switchyard designs, evaluate contractor change order requests, and provide oversight to maintain project quality and compliance.
Ensure Safe and High-Quality Project Execution: Guide construction efforts to ensure work is performed safely, meets quality standards, remains within budget, and is completed on or ahead of schedule.