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 ResponsibilitiesOperations
- Establish 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
Collaboration
- Collaborate 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 Leadership
- Participate 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 Qualifications
- Undergraduate 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” Qualifications
- PE 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
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. 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 08/11/2026
