Senior Project Engineer, Mega Projects and M&A Engineering

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.     AES 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.      We 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.   Our 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.    If 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.  The Senior Project Engineer on the Mega and M&A Engineering team will be responsible for design and engineering of utility scale solar PV and energy storage projects in development and construction phases. Responsibilities include lead and support engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, including design development and peer reviews, energy and performance modeling, equipment selection and specifications, and preparation of engineering calculations. Provide technical inputs to support Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) pricing estimates, RFP responses, permitting applications, design drafting, and technical due diligence for M&A project evaluations. Responsibilities also include engineering management, development and review of contract documents, participation in technical negotiations, preparation of procurement specifications, punch list development, and delivery of ongoing technical support throughout project execution. Designs will be developed, optimized, analyzed, and reviewed using industry-standard tools, including PVsyst, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, MS Office, and SharePoint. This role will provide technical leadership across multiple projects by defining design-phase roadmaps, establishing development engineering standards and processes, and training and mentoring junior engineers. The successful candidate will manage complex, multi-project priorities, communicate progress to the Senior Manager of Mega and M&A Engineering, and operate effectively with distributed and remote teams. A strong background in the development, execution, analysis, and design of utility-scale, transmission-interconnected PV and battery energy storage systems is required, along with a demonstrated ability and commitment to coaching and developing engineering talent. Experience with additional renewable technologies such as wind, green hydrogen, or hydroelectric systems is a plus. Excellent communication, planning, and task-management skills, combined with broad technical expertise, are essential for success in this role. The position is in Louisville, CO / Houston, TX / Salt Lake City, UT / or New York, NY and may include up to 25% travel to project locations and partner offices, including international travel.

Project Development M&A Perform full technical due diligence and risk assessment for the M&A projects Full project design evaluation to identify red flags and fatal flows Redesign and update layouts, energy production estimates, EPC cost estimates, and equipment selections Coordinate with M&A developer to complete necessary RFP response documentation Design for select projects up to 30%