Hybrid Senior Geotechnical Engineer

at The AES Corporation

• Job title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $111,000 - $138,550 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

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