Hybrid Senior Solutions Engineer – Systems Integration

at The AES Corporation

• Job title: Senior Solutions Engineer – Systems Integration
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $113,000 - $141,525 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Louisville, United States

About the role

• Technical owner for BESS subsystems at AES, leading systems engineering from requirements to deployment. Collaborating on complex projects to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical owner for how BESS subsystems come together electrically and functionally in the field.
• Lead end‑to‑end systems engineering for BESS products from requirements definition through deployment and operation.
• Develop and maintain system‑level requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), specifications, and compliance matrices.
• Integrate multiple subsystems including energy storage, PCS, safety, controls, and communications.
• Review and approve BESS electrical and controls designs, including schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and integration documentation.
• Interpret and apply applicable BESS safety codes and standards (UL, IEC, NFPA, IFC, etc).
• Support prototype builds, certification testing, and production transition, ensuring system‑level validation and qualification plans are aligned with applicable BESS codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of BESS integration practices.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, controls, and system‑level issues on deployed BESS assets.
• Perform root cause analysis for field failures and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Deliver technical guidance and training to internal and external teams related to BESS safety and emergency response.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in BESS or complex electromechanical system development and integration.
• Strong experience with electrical systems, energy storage, controls, and power electronics.
• Experience working across multiple OEMs and integrators.
• Proven ability to support fielded systems and post‑installation troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with BESS standards such as UL 9540 / 9540A and applicable electrical codes.
• Experience with BESS safety standards and compliance, including UL 9540 / 9540A NFPA 855, NFPA 110 / 111, NFPA 72, NFPA 68 / 69.
• Willingness to travel to factories and project sites (≈25%).

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)