Senior Performance Engineer

The AES Corporation

Senior Performance Engineer at AES supporting O&M Engineering team by analyzing wind generation facilities performance and operational trends. Collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality performance standards.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeLouisville • California, Colorado, Ohio, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,000 - $141,525 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyzing operational performance and trends of wind sites
Remotely investigating site performance and review operational data to investigate lost energy root causes
Leading coordination with Operations teams to share insights of portfolio performance to inform maintenance priorities
Facilitating and collaborating with field services and other AES technical teams to diagnose developing plant and equipment related problems, advise and support major site repairs, maintenance and testing in accordance with business and contractual needs
Coordinating 3rd party and internal reporting to inform performance analysis and meet contractual needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field
5 + Years of professional experience in engineering with focus on measuring, maintaining and improving system performance, preference in direct wind generation asset operation
Strong understanding of industry trends in tools and processes
Proficiency with advanced analysis and database tools for development of metrics and dashboards
Ability to work effectively with Microsoft software programs, including but not limited to Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend equipment/facility schematics and technical documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High degree of commitment to a quality safety culture and an incident-free work environment
Willingness to travel within the U.S. to support company’s portfolio of Wind assets
Personal values consistent with those of the AES Corporation; Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Agility and Fun

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
401(k) eligibility
paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringsystem performance measurementdata analysismetrics developmentdashboard creationschematics readingtechnical documentation comprehensionwind generation asset operationmaintenancetesting

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationleadershipcommitment to safetyproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingadaptabilityteamworkorganizational skillswillingness to travel