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Join The AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy transformation. We are looking for a HV Substation SCADA & Metering Engineer to provide critical technical insight for the design, testing, commissioning, and placement in service of HV substation SCADA systems and complex revenue and controls metering schemes for PV, BESS, and Wind projects.

• Review, comment, and approve SCADA systems designs, communication architectures, input/output schematics, and point assignments in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
• Review, comment, and approve configurations of data concentrators, RTUs, HMIs, switches, and other SCADA‑related devices.
• Support on‑site commissioning and point‑to‑point testing of substations’ SCADA systems.
• Review electrical drawings to interpret signal lists and develop SCADA graphics.
• Review, comment, and approve integration of SCADA systems to substation devices, relays, DFR, and meters utilizing various SCADA protocols.
• Review, comment, and approve FAT and SAT test plans developed by EPC contractors.
• Become knowledgeable with various utilities, ISOs, and industry standards.
• Coordinate and lead with third‑party consultants the metering scheme for Solar, BESS, and Wind Power plants, following interconnection agreements and power purchasing agreement requirements.
• Coordinate with in‑house engineering teams (substation engineering, SCADA, OT) to ensure proper installation, testing, and configuration of revenue and control meters and their subsequent connection to AES’s metering platform.
• Provide input to early substation designs, considering the number of meters and their respective locations and purposes.
• Coordinate with the development, origination, commercial, and interconnection teams for metering scheme logic following local power utility requirements for auxiliary power and loss compensation schemes.
• Perform routine QA/QC data quality checks on output meter data to ensure accurate and reliable data for generation forecasts and actuals.
• Gain proficiency in software needed to collect, analyze, and report data for accurate MWh generation across the power plant fleet.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with accounting and performance engineering to create efficient and accurate generation dashboards.

• Bachelor’s or an associate’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in utilities or Power System SCADA.
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems, DNP3, Ethernet, IP networks, and serial communication.
• Experience with TCP/IP, DNP3, MODBUS, OPC/UA, and SEL protocols.
• Familiarity with authentication servers, virtual machines, and various operating system configurations.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel to support the commissioning team.
• Experience with field‑level system integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Experience with metering systems or related utility meter data management technologies is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, evaluate, and interpret meter data.
• Familiarity with metering schemes such as MV90.
• High‑level understanding of the design and operations of Solar, BESS, and Wind Power Plants.
• Familiarity with at least one SCADA platform for Renewable Energy; platforms outside renewables are considered an asset.
• Familiarity with grid interconnection SCADA telemetry and control requirements across ISOs including CAISO, NYISO, PJM, MISO, and ERCOT.
• Experience with energy management software and systems; strong spreadsheet and word processing skills.
• Experience in project management or construction environment.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.

• Experience working on SCADA platforms such as GE, EATON, and SEL.
• Experience with configuration tools: SMP Tools, AcSELerator Quickset, RTAC.
• Familiarity with LAN hardware from CISCO, Moxa, Hirschmann, and SEL.
• Experience with protocol analyzers such as ASE2000 and Wireshark.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 implementation.
• Familiarity with Inductive Automation Ignition platform.
• High‑voltage experience for electric utilities and renewables.
• Familiarity with Ethernet and IP networks, and serial communications.
• Familiarity with Itron MV90xi meter data management software.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (GIS, Python) is desirable.
• Knowledge of relevant building codes, energy standards, and regulations, including DOE metering standards and requirements.

The expected salary for this position at commencement of employment is between $113,000 and $141,525 per year, with base pay potentially adjusted based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes an annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

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.