Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Renewable Energy Foundations

AES; Louisville (CO); Hybrid; USD 108.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off (vacation, sick, Parenta

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

AES is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across geotechnical design, analysis, and construction for wind, PV, and energy storage facilities. You will guide foundation design, earthwork, and geohazard assessments, collaborating with AES teams and consultants to optimize project outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing design packages, reviewing reports, and supporting EPC negotiations while mentoring junior staff and advancing geotechnical innovation.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering.
• At least 6 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.

Aufgaben

• 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 RFP processes and RFIs during construction.
• Collaborate with consultants to define scopes of work for project-specific geotechnical investigations.
• Finalize investigation scope, cost, and schedule prior to contract award.
• Review geotechnical reports for technical accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Assess laboratory and field data relevant to foundation design and construction.
• Advise on design parameters including foundation embedment, earthworks, and geohazard considerations.
• Support mergers and acquisitions due diligence concerning potential asset acquisitions.
• Work with AES staff and consultants to develop and review design packages (30%, 60%, 90%, 100%, IFP, IFC).
• Document deviations from project geotechnical recommendations.
• Evaluate design solutions for turbines, solar trackers, energy storage, and related infrastructure.
• Adjust contract specifications to support EPC contract negotiations.
• Assist project management and engineering with troubleshooting or remediation plans.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections during construction and operations.
• Carry out safety assessments and site walks to identify workplace hazards.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance and Asset Management teams on operational troubleshooting and remediation plans.
• Develop solutions for system modifications and resolve geotechnical issues among subcontractors.
• Perform root cause analyses for geotechnical-related failures.
• Serve as a technical resource on geotechnical topics.
• Participate in internal and external meetings.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Project management

MS Office

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Field supervision

QA/QC

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering

PE license or eligibility

Tools

LPILE

MFAD

Slope/W

Plaxis

FLAC

SIGMA/W

Jobbeschreibung

AES is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across geotechnical design, analysis, and construction for wind, PV, and energy storage facilities. You will guide foundation design, earthwork, and geohazard assessments, collaborating with AES teams and consultants to optimize project outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing design packages, reviewing reports, and supporting EPC negotiations while mentoring junior staff and advancing geotechnical innovation.