Project Engineer – Utility

The AES Corporation

. The Project Engineer, Utility will be responsible for the design and engineering of large, utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage (BESS) projects in late-stage development, construction, and operation .

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeArlington • New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,000 - $112,625 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Project Engineer, Utility will be responsible for the design and engineering of large, utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage (BESS) projects in late-stage development, construction, and operation
Responsibilities include management of third-party engineers, design reviews, technical services, contract document development and negotiation, procurement specification preparation, punch list development, and other technical support activities
Support a Senior Project Engineer on all technical and engineering matters for all assigned projects
May serve as the single technical point of contact on projects at the discretion of the regional engineering manager
Contribute to process improvement initiatives for the execution of safe, quality, and high-performance projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in engineering or equivalent technical field
3+ years professional experience in energy system design, project or land development, consulting, and/or construction
Electrical design experience including 1-line and 3-line diagram conventions, NEC conductor sizing, overcurrent protection sizing, utility disconnecting means requirements, equipment selection, grounding methodologies and short circuit current analysis
Stormwater and grading experience with an understanding of permitting constraints and limitations
Experience with medium voltage collector system design
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to manage third party consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Direct project experience with Procore.

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

energy system designproject developmentelectrical design1-line diagram3-line diagramNEC conductor sizingovercurrent protection sizingmedium voltage collector system designgrounding methodologiesshort circuit current analysis

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsteamworkmanagement of consultantsvendor managementstakeholder management