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AES

Global electricity generation, distribution, and storage.

Principal Engineer - Utility

Full-TimeUpdated
$145k - $181.1k/yr+ Annual bonus
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Remote in USA+6 moreMore locations: Salt Lake City, UT, USA | Indianapolis, IN, USA | Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA | Louisville, CO, USA | New York, NY, USA | Conshohocken, PA, USA
RemoteUp to 25% travel to project locations and partner offices.
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • An undergraduate degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or civil preferred) or an equivalent technical field is required.
  • At least 10 years of professional experience in energy system design, project or land development, and/or construction; advanced degrees in a related field may be credited toward years of experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in project management, consulting, or as a project engineer.
  • Engineering design experience in either electrical design of the generator side of utility-scale photovoltaic and battery energy storage system projects, or stormwater and grading expertise with a thorough understanding of permitting processes and timelines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally across a large organization.
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote and/or distributed team environment.
  • Ability to manage third-party consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders effectively.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Direct project experience with Procore.
  • Must obtain and maintain safety training certifications in NFPA 70E, OSHA 10-hour, and CPR/first aid.
Responsibilities
  • Support Engineering, Procurement, and Construction engagement by preparing contract exhibits and supporting requests for information during contract negotiations.
  • Seek and evaluate proposals for engineering services.
  • Manage engineering consultants and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction 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 on design reviews.
  • Value engineer system designs to maximize reliability and reduce overall project cost.
  • Establish and review technical specifications of owner-furnished equipment in coordination with Procurement and Sourcing.
  • Manage Procore requests for information and submittals, ensuring complete and timely responses in coordination with other internal teams.
  • Provide technical support during construction, including responding to contractor requests for information, supporting field quality assurance and quality control, reviewing test reports for compliance with contract requirements and technical standards, supporting technical resolution of punch-list items, and supporting commissioning activities.
  • Support the internal Owner’s Engineering team through financing activities.
  • Support Operations and Asset Management teams in resolving 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 the market manager.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives for executing safe, quality, and high-performance projects.
  • Provide timely feedback on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction and external engineer performance, and document lessons learned to influence internal process enhancements.
  • Mentor and educate the team on changing technology trends, best practices, code enforcement, and safety.
  • Provide direct mentorship to 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.
  • Lead by example.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with renewable technologies such as wind, green hydrogen, nuclear, hydroelectric, or data center design.
  • A graduate degree in engineering.
  • Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer qualifications.
  • NABCEP Photovoltaic Installation Professional certification.
  • Knowledge of battery energy storage system fire safety codes and standards.
  • Experience with ETAP, SKM, PVsyst, and other advanced modeling tools.
  • Substation or high-voltage design experience.
  • Structural, supervisory control and data acquisition, or commissioning engineering design experience.
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.

About the company

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AES

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AES is a global power company generating and distributing electricity through four SBUs: US and Utilities, South America, MCAC, and Eurasia. It runs a diverse portfolio of generation assets including thermal, renewable, and energy storage, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers through long-term power purchase agreements and competitive markets. Its business model provides steady revenue from contracts while also selling electricity in market-based transactions, leveraging a broad geographic footprint and a mix of asset types. The company's goal is to reach net-zero carbon emissions from its electricity generation by 2040, supported by investments in renewables, storage technology, and efficiency improvements.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 20% to $3.42 billion, with $898 million Adjusted EBITDA.
  • AES posted $2.25 billion operating cash flow in first-half 2026.
  • The March 2026 Bellefield robotics milestone lowers solar installation costs and labor friction.

What critics are saying

  • FERC complaints filed June 12, 2026 target the BlackRock-GIP-EQT takeover.
  • AES still carries heavy capital needs after issuing $1 billion notes on June 16, 2026.
  • Permitting at Desert Rainbow still requires Goodyear approvals before 2029 construction.

What makes AES unique

  • AES pairs utilities, contracted renewables, and storage across the Americas.
  • Maximo installed 100 MW of robotic solar at Bellefield in March 2026.
  • Desert Rainbow combines 550 MW solar with 550 MW storage in Goodyear.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

12%
Best Magazine
Sep 22nd, 2026
Welding problems at US plant force Fluence to cut revenue forecast by $600m.

Welding problems at US plant force Fluence to cut revenue forecast by $600m. 22 Sep 2026 Battery energy storage system integrator Fluence Energy has cut its 2026 revenue forecast by $600 million after automated welding problems disrupted production at a contract manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. The Nasdaq-listed company now expects revenue of about $2.4 billion, down from its previous guidance midpoint of $3 billion. Its forecast adjusted EBITDA loss has widened from approximately $10 million to $200 million. Fluence said more than 80% of the anticipated revenue reduction was attributable to US production problems, principally delays in ramping up the Houston facility. The plant, operated in partnership with equipment manufacturer Bergstrom, produces thermal-management systems, including heating, ventilation and air-conditioning and chiller equipment, for Fluence's Gridstack Pro battery energy storage systems. Fluence CEO Julian Nebreda told investors the company had underestimated the complexity of ramping up production. A customised automated welding process was operating significantly below its target, while final assembly was being constrained by a shortage of skilled labour. Production averaged fewer than one unit per day during August, compared with the 11 units per day assumed in the company's previous guidance. Output increased to an average of three units per day during the first two weeks of September. The contract manufacturer has temporarily moved to manual welding, recruited additional skilled workers and engaged three subcontractors in the Houston area to increase welding and assembly capacity. Fluence estimated these measures would add $25 million to costs. Nebreda said the automated welding system was still being trained to weld the company's Gridstack Pro 5000 equipment. A plan for delivering Fluence's 2027 backlog had been prepared on the assumption that manual welding might continue, although it would be slower and more expensive. The company has $2.9 billion of backlog scheduled for 2027, of which $1.2 billion requires US production. The Houston plant has also not yet been connected to the electricity grid. Fluence said generators had been installed and power availability was no longer constraining output. Grid connection is expected in the first quarter of its 2027 financial year. Nebreda said the delay in introducing manual welding had accounted for most of a roughly $1 billion shortfall against Fluence's earlier annual revenue expectations. "That is clearly not a resilient plan," he said, adding that Fluence would seek to reduce its dependence on individual suppliers and manufacturing processes. Fluence announced the start of production at the Houston facility in August 2025, describing it as an important part of its strategy to establish a domestic US supply chain for every major component of a grid-scale BESS. Law firm Hagens Berman has since opened an investigation into whether Fluence adequately disclosed the facility's operational readiness and potential financial effect. The announcement concerns a preliminary investigation and does not establish that Fluence or its executives violated securities law. Fluence shares fell $1.39, or 15.4%, from $9.05 to $7.66 following the revised guidance. The company also terminated chief product officer Peter Williams on 11 September and appointed former AES executive Bernerd Da Santos as chief operating officer. Da Santos will oversee product, supply chain, manufacturing, customer success and enterprise operations.

Paul Hastings
Aug 5th, 2026
Paul Hastings Advises AES España on $500 Million Senior Notes Offering | Paul Hastings LLP

Paul Hastings LLP advised AES España B.V., a private limited liability company and a subsidiary of the AES Corporation

Yahoo Finance
Aug 1st, 2026
AES stock lags S&P 500 despite 13.5% gain ahead of BlackRock acquisition

AES Corporation delivered strong first-quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising to $3.18 billion from $2.93 billion year-over-year. Net income reached $487 million, and earnings per share of $0.68 beat Wall Street expectations. The Virginia-based Fortune 500 energy company, valued at approximately $10.59 billion, has gained 13.5% over the past year and 3.6% in 2026. However, these returns trail the S&P 500's 16.9% annual gain and 8.7% year-to-date advance. AES has outperformed the utilities sector, beating the State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund's 4.8% annual return, though slightly lagging its 4.6% gain this year. BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners is set to acquire the company, which serves as a major renewable energy supplier to corporations and technology companies.

Arizona Technology Council
Jul 29th, 2026
Virginia clean energy firm plans 350-megawatt solar plant near Buckeye.

Virginia clean energy firm plans 350-megawatt solar plant near Buckeye. A private clean energy firm is planning a major solar project on state-owned land near Buckeye, amid a flurry of similar projects in various stages of development in the West Valley and further south in Pinal County. Charlottesville, Virginia-based Apex Clean Energy applied for a 30-year commercial lease for a 3,897-acre site where it wants to build a 350-megawatt utility-scale solar plant with battery energy storage systems, according to documents submitted with the Arizona State Land Department. The property is located west of State Route 85, and about 13 miles south of Interstate 10. The site is going up for auction for a 30-year commercial lease on Aug. 18, with a $43,112,000 starting bid. To get such a project up and running, needed infrastructure improvements include upgrading existing roads and building new ones, along with installing solar panels, electrical equipment, a new substation and battery energy storage systems. That's expected to cost an estimated $740 million, according to documents Apex submitted with the ASLD. In 2021 Apex announced a majority ownership acquisition by funds managed by Ares Management Corporation, which will provide capital for Apex to self-fund the sponsor equity required to develop the project near Buckeye, and others like it elsewhere in the country. Apex may bring on additional equity partners to the project, according to its ASLD application. Apex site plan, development agreement still needs approval. In December 2024, the project, dubbed "Grande Verde Solar" received approvals for a major comprehensive plan amendment and zone change from Maricopa County. Apex still needs to get a plan of development with Maricopa County and a site plan approved from the city of Buckeye, according to an Apex spokesperson. The firm picked the site because it is a large swath of flat contiguous land, and because it has existing electrical infrastructure, proximity to a major load center and a supportive community, the spokesperson told the Business Journal. Apex is aiming to have the project operational by 2028. Nearby in Goodyear, a similar project is being proposed and is working through the city's approvals process. Arlington, Virgina-based AES is planning to develop a 550-megawatt solar plant with battery energy storage systems at a roughly 5,000-acre site in the far southern portion of Goodyear called Rainbow Valley. The Desert Rainbow Solar Project still needs city approvals, including a special use permit, which is currently going through staff review. It will then head to planning and zoning for approval and then finally to Goodyear City Council. Meanwhile, four new solar power projects south of Phoenix in Pinal County are working their way through various city and county approvals, the Business Journal reported earlier this month.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 22nd, 2026
Consumer groups demand BlackRock breakup over $33B AES utility deal

Consumer advocacy groups have filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking to block BlackRock's acquisition of AES, arguing the investment giant would control over 50% of the utility company. The Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana, Public Citizen, and the Private Equity Stakeholder Project contend this exceeds FERC's 20% limit for blanket authorisations. AES announced earlier this year it had agreed to be purchased by BlackRock, Swedish private equity firm EQT, and Qatar's sovereign wealth fund in a $33 billion deal expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027. AES Indiana services more than 500,000 retail customers in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. The advocates argue private equity control conflicts with the public interest in utilities.