Senior Engineer, Geotechnical

AES•Louisville, CO

1d•Remote

About The Position

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas. AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

Requirements

Job requires a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and 4 years of professional experience in any occupation involving civil engineering design, development, and construction.
The position requires 4 years of experience in: Real-world civil, geotechnical, cut/fill analysis, and road design.
Field experience on large civil projects, including troubleshooting, quality evaluation, and construction support.
Civil Engineering standards and codes in the US.
Field experience with pile load testing.
AutoCAD and Bluebeam (Revu).
The position also requires two (2) years of experience in PV, Substation, and Battery Energy Storage System design and interconnection.

Responsibilities

Serve as the point of contact for geotechnical related issues and inquiries in the western United States and Hawaiian electricity markets.
Provide geotechnical consultation to internal AES staff, as well as consultants and construction contractors. This consultation assists with estimating CAPEX costs for, secure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for, develop, design, and construct wind, solar, battery storage, and green hydrogen projects.
Review potential project sites and quantify project risks, including how they may impact the design, equipment procurement, construction, and operation & maintenance (O&M) of a project.
Responsible for developing global company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Scope of Work (SOW), and Technical Specification documents related to geotechnical investigations, 5% to Issued for Construction (IFC) design, and construction operations.
Provide oversight for consultants and contractors to ensure adherence with company standards and specifications.
Assist legal teams with contract wording for Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies prior to construction.