Senior Wind Project Engineer

Wind Senior Project EngineerThe Wind Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for wind projects throughout the entire project life cycle in development, construction, and operation. Responsibilities include the following (including managing consultants as necessary):Due Diligence review of M&A projects/portfoliosConstructability guidance and support for prospecting teamPreliminary Balance of Plant (BOP) design - site civil, turbine foundation, collection, substation, gen-tieGeotechnical investigationsMicrositing for turbine positions, collection/road/gen-tie routing, and substation/switchyard locationPreparation of inputs for permittingPreparation of Requests for Proposals from BOP contractors, switchyard contractors, and turbine suppliersManaging Request for Proposal process, performing bid comparison, and making recommendation for awardNegotiating BOP and TSA contractsBOP and switchyard design reviewsVetting change order requests from contractorsAnswering Requests for Information (RFI) from contractorsWorking with Project Manager during construction to manage contractors and provide AES oversight of project executionHelping steer construction such that the work is done safely and the finished product is high quality, on/under budget, and on/ahead of schedule.Senior Project Engineers serve as the single point-of-contact for technical and engineering matters for all assigned projects. The Senior Project Engineer functions as the overall technical lead, and engages internal and external SME's throughout the project life, as needed, but retains overall ownership and responsibility at all times. Excellent communication, task management, and planning skills needed, in addition to technical breadth.The successful candidate will have a depth of experience in the design, engineering, and analysis of wind projects, as well as an in-depth understanding of the architectures and components to build such systems.The position may include up to 25% travel to project locations and partner offices.Key ResponsibilitiesProject ExecutionProject Scope of Work and design standards developmentSeek and evaluate proposals for engineering servicesCoordinate engineering consultants to develop project construction drawings and support materialReview and comment on design deliverables provided by consultants and contractors for the construction of projectsRespond to contractor RFIs during course of constructionPerform QA/QC field inspections and punch list developmentPerform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks to identify job-site hazardsReview commissioning reports and analyze system performanceBudget development and key financial inputsProject DevelopmentTechnical project due diligence and project engineering design reviewEquipment review and selectionEngineering Procurement and Construction contract supportTurbine Supply Agreement contract supportEngineering SupportDesign optimization to maximize reliability and reduce costCollaborate with Operations and Maintenance team to troubleshoot existing systems or develop repair and remediation plansGrowth and LeadershipImprove and develop processes for the execution of safe, quality, and high-performance projectsMentor and educate team on changing trends in technology, best practices, and safetyParticipate in AES's growth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and other strategic planning activitiesSkills and QualificationsPrimary QualificationsUndergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field5+ years professional experience in wind system design, development, construction and analysisExperience with design, construction, and operations for the following for wind projects:MV collection system (underground and overhead)SubstationGen-tieInterconnection switchyardSite civilTurbine foundationGeotechnicalStrong proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS software and Microsoft Excel"Plus" Qualifications10+ years professional experience in wind system design, development, construction and analysis2+ years experience with energy storage systems and/or PV system design and modelingGraduate degree in EngineeringEIT or PE qualificationsExperience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Matlab, ETAP, PSS/E and other advanced modeling toolsSubstation/HV design experienceOSHA 10-hr or comparable job-site safety certificationAES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.