Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Renewable Energy (Hybrid)

AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across renewable energy project development, from concept through construction and operations. The role supports foundation design for wind, PV, and grid-scale battery storage projects, from under 5 MW to over 1,000 MW, with emphasis on safety, quality, and technical integrity.

You will assess geotechnical data, advise on embedment, earthwork and geohazard parameters, and collaborate with consultants and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 RFPs and address 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.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Foundation design

Civil engineering

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

LPILE

MFAD

Slope/W

SPT

CPT

Plaxis

FLAC

SIGMA/W

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across renewable energy project development, from concept through construction and operations. The role supports foundation design for wind, PV, and grid-scale battery storage projects, from under 5 MW to over 1,000 MW, with emphasis on safety, quality, and technical integrity.

You will assess geotechnical data, advise on embedment, earthwork and geohazard parameters, and collaborate with consultants and