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Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. \nAES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. \nWe are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.\nOur spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. \nIf you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.\nWe are currently looking for a dynamic Senior High Voltage Development Engineer to join the team that oversees the regional responsibilities of our project development pipeline. This position will require an individual that can competently manage competing priorities, navigate between early stage conceptual and more “refined” design, and adaptably demonstrate technical tasks with a strong focus on understanding grid integration requirements for renewables. This is a solid opportunity for an engineer that not only is proficient on the technical engineering aspects but enjoys building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, consultants, and Power Utilities.\nThe role will be a part of the High Voltage Engineering team that delivers pre-construction development engineering and construction/commissioning execution engineering for High Voltage facilities associated with renewable energy power plants. Voltage ranges from 35kV up to 500kV. As a part of AES Clean Energy, the role will play a part in the major growth in the renewable energy sector from greenfield development, large portfolio acquisition and multi-resource generation projects. The High Voltage Development Engineering team is looking to grow its core group of highly resourceful and regionally dedicated engineers as AES Clean Energy enters new markets and innovates on a large scale of energy production.\nPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:\nResponsible for early stage/conceptual pre-construction and construction phase design and engineering activities for Solar, Wind, and BESS collector high voltage substations and Generation Tie Lines (35kV to 500kV).\nRelating to conceptual designs for preliminary permitting and estimating\nDevelop scope of work documents for regional renewable projects based on AES engineering standards and following utility requirements\nManage consultants of 30% design packages for collector substations and transmission facilities.\nRaise possibility of completing in-house with design team.\nDe-risk project pipeline, including M&A portfolios, by performing technical due diligence and coordination with other internal departments.\nSupport cost estimating efforts for High Voltage facilities, including BOM review and substation expansions.\nEstablish and maintain relationships with High Voltage specialist consulting firms.\nReview Substation EPC bid designs for compliance with interconnection agreement requirements, applicable reliability standards, following scope documents, and meeting AES standards etc.\nProvide design review and advise on any issues that appear technically incorrect or inconsistent with project documentation and contractual exhibits.\nDirect coordination with interconnection providers (CAISO, PJM, NYISO, MISO, ERCOT, WECC, SERC, NEISO) to design collector substations and account for new switchyards per Transmission Provider requirements.\nWork with a project team including real estate, permitting, interconnection, legal, finance, PV Development engineering, pre-construction and construction.\nTravel and field work 25%.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nB.S. Electrical Engineering or similar with emphasis on Power Systems.\n7+ years of High Voltage design experience.\nExcellent understanding of project management standard methodologies.\nStrong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions among HV EPCs, Power Utilities, and internal collaborators.\nStrong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.\nAble to bridge the gap between the technical and non-technical in a fast paced environment\nDesired Skills and Experience:\nPE Licensure.\nExperience on ETAP similar electrical modeling software.\nExperience on Relay and SCADA controls and architecture.\nExperience in PLS-Cadd\nPMP Certificate\nExperience in training and mentoring other engineers\nAES 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 $113,000 and $141,525/year; 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 also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). 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.Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. 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