Senior Geotechnical Engineer
The AES Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Arlington • California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $111,000 - $138,550 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Provide technical expertise in all phases of renewable energy project development, from the initial stages through construction and operations
- 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 help ensure successful results
- Identify geotechnical risks during early project development and provide recommendations on design and cost estimation
- Conduct preliminary site hazard assessments for developments in the planning phase
- Prepare initial cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and recommend consultants for request for proposal processes
- Collaborate with consultants to define scopes of work for project-specific geotechnical investigations
- Review geotechnical reports for technical accuracy and compliance with project requirements
- Evaluate design solutions for turbines, solar trackers, energy storage, and related infrastructure
- Assist project management and engineering with troubleshooting or alternative remediation plans
- Conduct site visits and field inspections for foundation, earthwork, and ground stability assessments during construction and operations
- Develop solutions for system modifications and resolve geotechnical issues among subcontractors and vendors
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
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), AutoCAD, and Bluebeam
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail
- PE license or eligibility is preferred
- Master’s degree in engineering discipline is preferred
- MSHA/OSHA 10-hour certification (or equivalent) is preferred
- Spanish language proficiency is preferred
- Familiarity with finite element modeling (Plaxis, FLAC, SIGMA/W) is preferred
Benefits
- full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial benefits
- 401(k) eligibility
- various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
geotechnical engineeringsoil mechanicsfoundation designsite characterization methodsgeotechnical QA/QCcost estimationdesign analysisfield inspectionstroubleshootingrisk mitigation
Soft skills
effective communicationproject managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationtime managementleadershiporganizational skillsmultitasking
Certifications
PE licenseMSHA/OSHA 10-hour certificationBachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringMaster’s degree in engineering discipline