Senior Engineer, Performance - Wind

• Coordinate and execute warranty power curve tests following turbine supply agreements and collaborating with Independent Engineers.
• Evaluate turbine performance and parameters, tuning them by working with turbine OEMs to solve issues early and mitigate revenue loss.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve turbine performance issues to maximize site energy production through regular equipment monitoring.
• Improve methods to quantify plant losses and fleet availability, implementing innovative designs and control strategies to enhance reliability and performance.

This role contributes to the global energy revolution by optimizing wind plant performance, supporting rapid decarbonization efforts, and helping AES meet Paris Agreement goals by 2050 through renewable energy innovation.

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field with 5+ years of professional experience in turbine operation and performance.
• Minimum 5 years experience working with wind turbine systems, including familiarity with SCADA systems, fault codes, and turbine reliability.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL programming for data querying and management from SQL servers.
• Familiarity with International Standard IEC 61400-12 and related wind design and performance standards.

The expected salary for this position is between $111,000 and $138,550 annually, with additional elements such as annual bonus, full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial benefits, 401(k) eligibility, and various paid time off benefits including vacation, sick time, and parental leave.

The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy revolution, ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with operations in 14 countries providing electricity to 25 million customers worldwide and committed to meeting Paris Agreement goals by 2050.