Principal Structural Civil Engineer

AESRenewablesis seekinganexperiencedStructuralEngineertosupportdesign development,project engineering,planreviews,owner’s engineers,and constructionof photovoltaic(PV),high voltage (HV),sub-station,and grid-scale batteryenergystorage systems(BESS)in coordination with the AESBusiness Development,EngineeringandConstructionteamsand other markets.

The Structural Engineer provides expert technical support across solar PV, substation, HV, and battery storage projects and serves as the team’s subject matter expert for structural design. Responsibilitiesincludereviewing structural plans for AES CE Engineering, evaluating the structural basis of design,economicalconstruction alternatives, and structural solutions, performing quality control and assurance assessments,and providing technical guidance on pile load testing,Lpileanalysis, foundation types, concrete and steel design, corrosion issues, and costing.

The ideal candidate should have experiencewithanalysis anddesignand reviewof structural steel pile foundations, reinforced concrete design, and the evaluation of other structural systems typical to PV,BESSand HV plantsforutility scale projects.

The positionisat one of the AES Renewablesoffices or remote and will include up to 25% travel to project locations and partner offices.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development

• Provide support forearly-stagefoundation designoptionsfor project estimating purposes.

• Collaborate with external engineeringvendorsto develop conceptual design approaches and tools for various foundation systems (e.g.,piles,anchorssystems,grade beams, helical foundations).

• Support innovation and standardization of conceptual design methodologies across foundation types.

• Review and occasionally provide preliminary structural designs for projects in early development

• Review of geotechnical reports for structural impacts on projects in development

Project Execution

• Supportproject engineeringwithexternalOwner’s Engineer (OE) engagementswithSOW,vendor coordination,and reviewingproposals.

• Support Project Engineers inprocuringOE servicesand/or external services; ensure consistent, high-quality reviews.

• SupportOE reviews as needed

• Provide technical input, design solutions, and reviews for structural deliverablesidentifyingareasfor valueengineering (e.g., PV Racking, BESS, HV Substation and Gen-Tie/Overhead line)

• Review and comment on structural engineeringcalculations,studiesand RFI’sacross projects(e.g.,designcalculations,snow, wind, corrosionstudies)

• Review design packages for conformancewith industry codes andstandards, prudent industry practices, AEScontractual technicalspecificationsand AHJ requirements.

• Perform site visits to assess structural issues during construction and operations.

• Support or performroot-cause analysis for structural issues.

• ConductJob Site Assessment(JSA)sand safety walks toidentifyjob-site hazards.

• Coordinate withHVand project engineers toassessand provide recommendations toproject schedules.

Engineering Support

• Build andmaintaina database of foundation designs (historical and current).

• Analyze design evolution (e.g., steel tonnage from concept to IFC) to guide cost and design decisions.

• Provide rapid, >

  AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $145,000 and $181,050/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is 07/09/2026