Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Public global power company that owns and operates electricity generation, regulated utilities, LNG infrastructure, renewable energy, and battery-storage assets.
About The AES Corporation
AES develops, constructs, and operates power-generation and distribution businesses, supplying affordable and sustainable power. Its portfolio includes solar, hydro, wind, natural gas, coal, battery storage, utilities, and LNG infrastructure.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will provide geotechnical expertise from project development through construction and operations. You will assess risks, define investigations, review reports and design packages, inspect sites, troubleshoot foundation and ground-stability issues, support asset management, and advise project stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering
- At least six years of progressive geotechnical engineering design, analysis, and construction-support experience
- At least two years of experience with PV solar, wind, battery energy storage, and high-voltage facility design
- Field experience on large-scale civil or geotechnical projects
- Advanced knowledge of geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, foundation design, and site characterization
- Proficiency with geotechnical software and tools
- Knowledge of relevant engineering codes and standards
- Proficiency with Excel, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam
Responsibilities
- Identify geotechnical risks and recommend design and cost-estimation actions
- Conduct site hazard assessments
- Define and review geotechnical investigation scopes, costs, schedules, and reports
- Assess laboratory and field data for foundation design
- Review design packages and evaluate infrastructure solutions
- Conduct site visits and field inspections
- Support troubleshooting, remediation plans, and root-cause analyses
- Serve as a geotechnical technical resource
- Mentor staff and support process improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) eligibility
- Paid time off
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- Parental leave
- Potential hybrid arrangements