Senior Structural Engineer

AES•Louisville, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company, is a global leader in the energy revolution, operating in 14 countries and committed to innovation and collaboration. Recognized as a Top Ten Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work, AES is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, providing electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. AES is dedicated to achieving net-zero by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement's goals, and offers innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers to drive global decarbonization. AES Clean Energy is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Structural Engineer to support the design development, plans review, and construction of wind, photovoltaic (PV), and grid-scale battery storage systems. This role involves providing professional and technical support to multiple projects, including design review of structural plans, construction alternatives, structural solutions, and quality control and assurance reviews. The Senior Structural Engineer will act as the subject matter expert for technical and engineering matters related to structural engineering design, requiring extensive knowledge of pile load testing, Lpile reporting and analysis, shallow and deep foundations, concrete and structural steel design, corrosion, and wind turbine generator (WTG) foundation design (including spread footings and P&H tensionless pier). The position demands excellent communication, task management, and planning skills, along with a depth of experience in design, engineering, and analysis of civil plans, structural piles, and structural foundations for large-scale renewable energy development projects (500 kW to 200 MW wind, PV, and battery energy storage systems). While the primary qualification is Senior Structural Civil engineering, the role requires comfort with high-level review of all elements of practical wind, BESS, and PV system design. The position is based in Louisville, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, or San Francisco, CA, and may involve up to 25% travel to project locations and partner offices.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent technical field
5+ years professional experience in structural engineering design
Proficiency in real-world structural, civil, geotechnical, and/or design build construction
Field experience on large Structural projects, including in the field troubleshooting, quality evaluation, and construction support
Experience with Structural Civil Engineering standards and codes in the US
Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

PE or SE qualifications, or on track to become qualified
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
+2 years of experience with PV and Battery Energy Storage System design and WTG foundation design and/or 2+ years of experience with HV Substation and Overhead Line design
Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Lpile, finite element analysis (SAP2000, STAAD, or similar) or other advanced modeling tools
Spanish language skills
OSHA 10-hr or comparable job-site safety certification

Responsibilities

Adjust contract specifications to suit project requirements
Perform review of foundation and pile systems for projects in the design phase
Coordinate with team members and engineering consultants to develop detailed structural civil drawings and support material from conceptual and final drawings
Review, respond and comment on engineering reports and studies for structural design elements on all projects
Review and comment on design deliverables provided by consultants and contractors
Respond to contractor RFIs during course of construction
Conduct site visits for structural issues during construction or operations as required
Offer root cause analyses when structural issues occur
Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks to identify job-site hazards
Work closely with interconnection and project engineers to manage project timelines
Review and occasionally provide preliminary structural designs for projects in early development
Complete review of geotechnical reports for structural impacts on projects in development
Prepare QA/QC review and comments on construction documents for permitting and construction
Coordinate with vendors and engineers to identify specifications and scopes of work for projects
Draft and revise structural specifications for contractual standardization
Provide technical input, design solutions and review of all structural documents
Confirm Structural engineering reports and studies are complete, and recommendations incorporated in the project construction documents
Collaborate with Project Management and Engineering team to troubleshoot projects or develop alternative repair and remediation plans
Design solutions for repairs and modifications to systems, and “close the gap” between various AES subcontractors and vendors where needed
Support the Innovation team with product reviews relating to structural design principles
Improve and develop processes for the execution of safe, quality, and high-performance projects
Mentor and educate team on changing trends in technology, best practices, and safety
Participate in AES CE’s growth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and other strategic planning activities
Develop and refine tools for designing and estimating structural concepts