About the role

  • Senior Geotechnical Engineer providing expertise across all phases of renewable energy project development. Supporting foundation solutions for wind, PV, and battery storage facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise in all phases of renewable energy project development
  • Support the delivery of foundation solutions for wind, photovoltaic (PV), and grid-scale battery storage facilities
  • Address geotechnical matters across project teams to optimize design, mitigate risk, and ensure successful results
  • Identify geotechnical risks during early project development and provide recommendations on design and cost estimation
  • Conduct preliminary site hazard assessments
  • Prepare initial cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and recommend consultants
  • Collaborate with consultants for project-specific geotechnical investigations
  • Review geotechnical reports for technical accuracy and compliance with project requirements
  • Advise on design parameters including foundation embedment, earthworks, and geohazard considerations
  • Support mergers and acquisitions due diligence concerning potential asset acquisitions
  • Work with staff and consultants to develop and review design packages
  • Conduct site visits and field inspections for foundation, earthwork, and ground stability assessments

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering
  • At least 5 years’ progressive experience in geotechnical engineering design, analysis, and construction support
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience with PV solar, wind, battery energy storage, and high-voltage facility design
  • Field experience on large-scale civil/geotechnical projects, including geotechnical QA/QC and construction oversight
  • Advanced knowledge of geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, foundation design, geological conditions, subsurface risks, and site characterization methods
  • Proficiency with geotechnical software and tools (LPILE, MFAD, Slope/W, etc.)
  • Experience with SPT, CPT, pile load testing, and geophysical methods (MASW, seismic refraction, electrical resistivity imaging)
  • Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (AASHTO, ACI, IBC, ISO, ASCE 7, DNV)
  • Familiarity with civil design elements such as cut/fill analysis, stormwater, and road design
  • PE license or eligibility preferred
  • Master’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred
  • MSHA/OSHA 10-hour certification (or equivalent) preferred
  • Spanish language proficiency preferred
  • Familiarity with finite element modeling (Plaxis, FLAC, SIGMA/W) preferred

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • life insurance
  • financial benefits
  • 401(k) eligibility
  • various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Job title

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$111,000 - $138,550 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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