Associate Engineer, Relay & Metering

The AES Corporation

Technical support engineer providing expertise for AES Clean Energy operational performance of US renewable fleet. Troubleshooting and supporting substation communications and equipment monitoring.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • New York, Pennsylvania, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $73,000 - $88,400 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

PLCsSCADA integrationnetworkingrenewable energy systemsrelayspower plant controllerssubstation equipmentcondition monitoring systemsdata acquisition systemstroubleshooting

Soft Skills

problem solvingplanningproject managementcommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft Visio

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

technical supportevent collection systemRemote Automation ControllersOT initiativesnetwork communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support, maintenance and troubleshooting of the SEL Disturbance Monitoring event collection system
Manage the replacement of aging Remote Automation Controllers to minimize disruption to operations
Ensure new sites are configured to collect events from substation relays
Provide real-time support to sites by collecting events and distributing event data and information to personnel
Participate in deployments of new OT initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field from an accredited college/university
3-5 years of professional experience in one or more areas: PLCs, SCADA integration, networking, renewable energy systems, relays, power plant controllers and substation equipment
Knowledge of condition monitoring systems and their connectivity
Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills related to network communications and SCADA systems
Familiarity with data acquisition systems and SCADA systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office bundle including Project and Visio
Planning and project management skills for multiple change efforts
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (35% first year)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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