Principal Structural Civil Engineer

AESRenewablesis seekinganexperiencedStructuralEngineertosupportdesign developmentproject engineeringplanreviewsowners engineersand constructionof photovoltaic(PV)high voltage (HV)sub-stationand grid-scale batteryenergystorage systems(BESS)in coordination with the AESBusiness DevelopmentEngineeringandConstructionteamsand other markets.

The Structural Engineer provides expert technical support across solar PV substation HV and battery storage projects and serves as the teams subject matter expert for structural design. Responsibilitiesincludereviewing structural plans for AES CE Engineering evaluating the structural basis of designeconomicalconstruction alternatives and structural solutions performing quality control and assurance assessmentsand providing technical guidance on pile load testingLpileanalysis 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 PVBESSand 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.pilesanchorssystemsgrade 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 engineeringwithexternalOwners Engineer (OE) engagementswithSOWvendor coordinationand 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 engineeringcalculationsstudiesand RFIsacross projects(e.g.designcalculationssnow 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 data-backed material impact estimates for design changes

• Draft and update structural specifications tocurrent industry practices and trendsby incorporating lessons learned from past projects.

• Verify structuralcalculationsarecompleteand recommendations are incorporated into construction documents.

• SupporttheProjectManagement andEngineering to troubleshoot issuesduring construction or operations and maintenanceand develop repair/remediation options.

• Support the Innovation team with product reviews related to structural design.

Growth and Leadership

• Develop tools guidance and training to enable Project Engineersand otherengineering staffto review structural designs independently.

• Serve asSMEfor complex or ambiguousstructuralengineering review outcomes.

• Continuously improve internal design- reviewand QA processes.

• Contribute to AESRenewablesgrowth planning through process-improvement task forces and strategic initiatives.

• Develop and refine tools for structural concept design and estimating.

• Provide supportfor field design issues and escalate to external engineering when needed.

Skills and Qualifications

Primary Qualifications

• Undergraduatedegree inStructuralEngineeringor equivalent technical field.

• 10years professional experiencein structuralengineering

• 5 years of experience withPV andBattery Energy Storage Systemdesign and WTG foundation design and/or 2 years of experience with HV Substation and Overhead Line design

• Proficiencyinfield experience withstructuralcivil geotechnicaland/or design buildconstruction.

• Experience withStructuralEngineeringstandardsand codesin the US.

• ProficiencywithMicrosoftOffice.

Plus Qualifications

• PEor SEqualifications or on track to become qualified

• Masters degree instructuralengineering

• Experience withLpile finite element analysis (SAP2000STAADor similar)orother advanced modeling tools

• Spanish language skills

• OSHA 10-hr or comparable job-site safety certification