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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
The Performance Engineer supports a larger operations team and serves as the subject matter expert for technical and engineering matters related to the overall performance of photovoltaic plants and grid-scale battery storage systems.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field.
- Strong understanding of industry trends in production tools and processes.
- Proficiency with advanced analysis and database tools for development of metrics and dashboards.
- Ability to work effectively with Microsoft software programs, including but not limited to Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend equipment/facility schematics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 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.
- PE qualifications, or on track to become qualified.
- Master’s degree in Engineering.
- Experience with PV and Battery Energy Storage System design and interconnection.
- Proficiency with PowerBI, machine learning, or advanced analysis tools.
- Professional experience in engineering with focus on measuring and maintaining system performance.
- Experience with Data Acquisition and SCADA systems.
- Spanish language skills.
- The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $87,000 and $104,550/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
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