Wind Project Engineer

AES US•Louisville, CO

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The AES Corporation, a leading global power company with 8,300 employees across 12 countries, is seeking a Wind Project Engineer. AES has a strong track record in renewable energy sales and is recognized for its ethical business practices and innovation. The company is committed to building a sustainable future and powering it. This role is based in Louisville, CO, with full-time telecommuting permitted and 25% travel required to project sites.

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.