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Reporting to the AESCEManager of Technical Services, the goal of this position is to support, improve, and optimize theAES Clean Energyoperational performance ofa fleet ofrenewablesacross the USby providingtechnicalexpertise,troubleshootingandcriticalprocesssupporttosubstation communications andequipmentmonitoring equipment TheOT-SubstationTelemetryengineer willprovide support and troubleshooting tosolar,wind and BESS facilities with substation telemetry, relay connectivity and OT projects requiring operations supportTheProtection Relay and Meteringengineer will serve as theoperations departmentliaison betweennetworking personnel andtheoperationaltechnology department
Main Responsibilities:
Providetechnicalsupport, maintenance andtroubleshooting ofthe SEL Disturbance Monitoring event collection systemThis involvesestablishingand maintaining communications protocols on both the DMA system and the remote automation controllers in the substation
Ensurenew sites are configured to collect events from substation relaysand VPN tunnels and port maps are configured properly
Provide real-time support to sites by collecting events and distributingevent data and information to personnel toreduce the return to service time ofsubstationsimpactedby disturbance events.
Manage the replacementof aging Remote Automation Controllersto minimize disruptionto operations
Participate in deployments of new OT initiatives and provide operationsperspective/representation in their rollout.
Evaluatereplacement solutions forobsolescentequipment such as PLCcontrollers or multifunction relays
Participate in teamsforthe rollout of new NERC standards requiring telemetry solutions for event collectionor electrical data collection.
Provide guidance and feedback to project execution teamson the setup of softwareprotocolsforcommunication of events/data.
Coordinatewithreliability and performanceengineers anyOT/communicationsimprovement technologies fortheAESCErenewablesfleet.
Share and capitalize on lessons learned and benchmarking from not only AES but other industry leaders.
Monitornew technologyinnovations inoperationaltechnology andsubstation communicationssystems and provide recommendations to project design teams to implement whereappropriate
Skills &Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineeringor equivalent technical field from an accredited college/university and3-5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: (PLCs,SCADAintegration,networking, renewable energy systems, relays, power plantcontrollersand substation equipment)
Knowledge of condition monitoring systemsandtheir connectivity
Excellent troubleshooting andproblem solvingskills related tonetwork communications and SCADA systems
Familiarity with data acquisition systems and SCADA systems
Candidate must be innovative, with strong troubleshooting skills and must be flexible, with the ability to organize, prioritize,executeand follow up on many concurrent duties, as well as adapt quickly to changes in business priorities.
Ability toestablishtrust through building relationships and demonstration of capabilities.
Strong coaching skills and safety awareness.
Proficient in the following focus areas;Communication Systems,operational technology systems related to renewables,and condition monitoringsystems
Outstanding interpersonal skills, includinganability tomaintaincalm and effective exchanges by all parties.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Willingness and ability to travel up to25% (35% first year)
Proficient in Microsoft Office bundle including Project and Visio
Planning and project management skills for multiple change efforts.
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 $73,000 and $88,400/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. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and 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.Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is 06/23/2026
The world no longer thinks of energy as a matter of supply and demand. Now it’s a space for innovation and partnership. With this transformation comes a responsibility to work with a smarter approach, new thinking informed by past experiences, and with stronger collaboration between regulators and innovators, old systems and new technologies.
At AES, we partner with our organizations from industries of every kind, across all markets and at every stage of development, and we’ve been doing it for decades.
We know that every organization is at a unique place in their energy journey. A one-size fits all approach using outdated technology isn’t going to cut it. When you work with AES, you can expect to work in partnership with us to create innovative, customized energy solutions that deliver the most value to you and your energy goals while empowering the growth of your business.
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We’re looking for people to join us on that journey and care more about who you are than what’s on your resumé. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by improving the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. At AES, we invest in your development and empower you to continuously improve because we know when you’re at your best, that’s when we’ll make the greatest impact. We are AES. Come join us, and let’s accelerate the future of energy, together.
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