Associate Engineer, Relay & Metering

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.     AES has been  ranked #1 by BloombergNEF  in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for  millions of people worldwide.      We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.   Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.    If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future ,  we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.  Reporting to the AES   CE   Manager of Technical Services , the goal of this position is to support, improve, and optimize the   AES Clean Energy   operational performance of   a fleet of   renewables   across the US   by providing   t echnical   e xpertise,   troubleshooting   and   c ritical   p rocess   s upport   to   substation communications and   equipment   monit oring equipment . The   OT-Substation   Telemetry   e ngineer will   provide support and troubleshooting to   solar ,   wind and BESS facilities with substation telemetry , relay connectivity and OT projects requiring operations support .    The   Protection Relay and Metering   engineer will serve as the   operations department   liaison between   networking personnel and   the   o perational   t echnology department .     Main Responsibilities:   • Provide   technical   support , maintenance and   troubleshooting of   the SEL Disturbance Monitoring event collection system .    This involves   establishing   and maintaining communications protocols on both the DMA system and the remote automation controllers in the substation .     • Ensure   new sites are configured to collect events from substation relays   and VPN tunnels and port maps are configured properly .   • Provide real-time support to sites by collecting events and distributing   event data and information to personnel to   reduce the return to service time of   substations   impacted   by disturbance events.   • Manage the replacement   of aging Remote Automation Controllers   to minimize disruption   to operations .   • Participate in depl oyments of new OT initiatives and provide operations   perspective/representation in their rollout.   • Evaluate   replacement solutions for   obsolescent   equipment such as PLC   controllers or multifunction relays .   • Participate in teams   for   the rollout of new NERC standards requiring telemetry solutions for event collection   or electric al data collection.   • Provide guidance and feedback to project execution teams   on the setup of software   protocols   for   communicatio n of events/data.   • C oordinate   with   reliability and performance   engineers any   OT/communications   improvement technologies for   the   AESCE   renewables   fleet.   • Share and capitalize on lessons learned and benchmarking from not only AES but other industry leaders.   • Monitor   new technology   innovations in   operational   technology and   substation communications   systems and provide recommendations to project design teams to implement where   appropriate .       Skills &   Qualifications:   • ​ ​ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering   or equivalent technical field from an accredited college/university and   3- 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: ( P LCs, SCADA   integration,   networking, renewable energy systems , relays, power plant   controllers   and substation equipment)   • ​ Knowledge of condition monitoring systems   and   their connectivity   • ​ Excellent troubleshooting and   problem solving   skills related to   network 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,   execute   and follow up on many concurrent duties, as well as adapt quickly to changes in business priorities.     • ​ Ability to   establish   trust 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 monitoring   systems .     • ​ Outstanding interpersonal skills, including   an   ability to   maintain   calm and effective exchanges by all parties.   • ​ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.   • ​ Willingness and ability to travel up to   2 5 % (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 07/30/2026