Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Core
Provide technical expertise in geotechnical engineering for renewable energy project development, from initial stages through construction and operations, supporting foundation solutions for wind, PV, and battery storage facilities.
Role type
Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Renewable Energy)
Builds
Foundation solutions for wind, photovoltaic (PV), and grid-scale battery storage facilities
Domain
Renewable Energy / Geotechnical Engineering
Required skills
Geotechnical engineering principles, soil mechanics, foundation design, earthwork design, slope stability design, site characterization, geohazard assessment, contract specification adjustment, root cause analysis, design review, cost estimation, risk assessment
Preferred skills
PE license, Master's degree, finite element modeling, Spanish language proficiency
Technologies
LPILE, MFAD, Slope/W, Plaxis, FLAC, SIGMA/W, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Excel
Responsibilities
Identify geotechnical risks and provide design/cost recommendations; Conduct preliminary site hazard assessments; Review geotechnical reports and assess laboratory/field data; Develop and review design packages for turbines, solar trackers, and energy storage; Conduct site visits and field inspections for foundation and ground stability; Mentor staff on new technologies and safety protocols; Perform root cause analyses for geotechnical failures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC