Senior Engineer, Inverters
Core
Support, improve, and optimize operational performance of a fleet of utility-scale PV inverters across the US by providing technical expertise, performance analysis, and process support.
Role type
Senior Inverter Engineer (Utility Scale PV)
Builds
Enhanced asset performance, reduced O&M costs, and optimized inverter fleet operations for AES Clean Energy.
Domain
Renewable Energy / Solar Power / Power Electronics
Required skills
Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Management of Change (MoC), Preventive Maintenance planning, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development, Lean Six Sigma, Asset Management Standards (AMS), Grid interconnection settings evaluation, Repowering strategy, High-voltage design/engineering, Solar design, Battery energy storage, Substations, Relay settings, HV/MV utility equipment, NERC compliance, Power system studies, SCADA integration, Transmission, Site development, Solar inverters/structures
Preferred skills
Data acquisition systems, SCADA systems, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio
Technologies
AES APEX, Lean Six Sigma tools, SCADA, OEM manuals
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, test, and maintain electrical equipment and controls for the AESCE inverter fleet; Coordinate with reliability and performance engineers on improvement technologies; Perform technical and operational due diligence for new inverter opportunity evaluations; Lead technical projects to enhance asset performance and operations; Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for ad hoc and chronic incidents and develop recovery plans; Implement Asset Management Standards (AMS) and develop Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures; Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training for O&M teams; Lead optimization efforts using AES APEX & Lean Six Sigma approaches; Develop strategy for older assets to move to newer designs; Evaluate proposed settings changes for grid interconnection, performance, and safety implications; Recommend equipment updates or replacements for repowering PV sites at end of life.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
