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The AES High Voltage Engineering team delivers pre-construction engineering and construction/commissioning engineering for high Voltage facilities (substations, transmission lines, and interconnecting switchyards) for utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage power plants.
We are currently looking for a dynamic and hard-working substation engineer or high voltage transmission engineer to lead the execution of projects in the Western United States portfolio (California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and Hawaii). The engineer for this position should enjoy the versatility of technical tasks with a strong focus on understanding grid integration requirements for renewables.
The primary focus of this role is that of an owner’s engineer to lead all aspects of high voltage designs from EPC firms contracted to design and build the high voltage facilities for our projects, and to provide technical oversight during construction, commissioning, and initial energization. Strong experience in detailed substation design and/or high voltage transmission design required. This is an opportunity for an engineer who is proficient in technical engineering aspects of renewables energy projects and also enjoys building relationships with equipment suppliers, consultants, and electric utilities.
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The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $115,000 and $144,500/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.