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Job description
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. AES’s mission is to improve lives by accelerating a safer and greener energy future.
We are a global, agile, cohesive organization with an employee engagement level akin to a startup company. AES businesses throughout the world are often recognized as great places to work. Our people share a passion to help meet the world’s current and increasing energy needs, while providing communities and countries the opportunity for economic growth due to the availability of reliable, affordable electric power.
A day in the life of an AES Clean Energy Reliability Engineer will include, but is not limited to:
Analyzing reliability and availability of solar plus storage hardware and components
Performing root cause analysis for equipment failures and remediate with external parties as needed
Leading and facilitating major repairs to operational sites
Evaluating operational sites for repowering and retrofit opportunities including cost benefit analysis
Implementing new practices to maximize uptime and efficiency
The Reliability Engineer supports a larger operations team and serves as the subject matter expert for technical and engineering matters related to the reliable and available operation of photovoltaic plants and grid-scale battery storage systems
Excellent communication, task management and planning skills needed, in addition to technical breadth. The role will focus on the mechanical and electrical operation of photovoltaics, batteries, and related equipment/components. The role will require the review of information related to all practical elements of photovoltaic and battery system design. The successful applicant, while not an expert, will be comfortable with high-level review of all elements of practical system design.
The position is located in Louisville, CO or Salt Lake City, UT and may include up to 10-15% travel to project locations and partner offices.
Key Responsibilities
OperationsEstablish best practices for hardware configuration and maintenance activities to maximize reliability and availability
Troubleshoot systems in operation to identify root cause of performance problems
Perform life cycle cost modeling of project design to inform equipment and component selection
Facilitate continuous improvement to maintenance practices with internal operations personnel and 3rd Party vendors
Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks to identify job-site hazards
CollaborationCollaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to troubleshoot existing projects and develop repair and remediation plans
“Close the loop” between Operations and new project development by recording and communicating issues that can be mitigated through better design and equipment selection
Design solutions for modifications to systems, and coordinate between various AES subcontractors and vendors where needed
Utilize technology such as drones, LiDAR, thermal imaging and 3D modeling to improve reliability
Growth and LeadershipParticipate in AES DE’s growth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and other strategic planning activities
Improve and develop processes for the execution of safe, quality and high-reliability projects
Educate team on changing trends in technology, best practices and safety
Skills and Qualifications
Primary QualificationsUndergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field
2+ years professional experience in engineering with a focus on measuring and maintaining equipment reliability
Experience with root cause and failure modes analysis methods
Proficiency with reading and understanding equipment/facility schematics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Well versed in the use of the Microsoft Office software suite
Experience in utilizing results of data analytics and database tools
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 PV solar/BESS assets
Personal values consistent with those of the AES Corporation; Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Agility and Fun
Plus QualificationsPE qualifications, or on track to become qualified
Master’s degree in Engineering
Experience with PV and Battery Energy Storage System design and interconnection
Experience with utility interconnection practices
Proficiency with CAD tools
Spanish language skills
AES 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.
E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $94,000 and $112,625/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus.
Benefits
medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
life insurance
401(k) eligibility
paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The deadline to apply for this role is 08/11/2026. Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.
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Worksite address
louisville, KY, 40201, US
Who can apply
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