Civil Engineer

Position Overview AES Clean Energy is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join the Civil Engineering team supporting Strategic Development, Real Estate, Development Engineering, Execution Engineering, Construction, and Operations & Maintenance for wind, photovoltaic, and grid‑scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in coordination with the AES Clean Energy team. Key Responsibilities Work closely with the Civil Engineering team and project stakeholder teams within AES to support and manage project timelines. Assist the Civil Engineering team with the review of Civil and Hydrology & Hydraulic Scope of Work and specifications. Review and verify preliminary studies of hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and earthworks estimates for projects in development through EPC stages. Assist in preparation of preliminary documents for development, permitting, and grading plans. Evaluate proposals for engineering studies, construction services for project civil works. Perform preliminary site visits with project teams to identify site development and construction risks and assess project constraints. Coordinate with and support project stakeholders on civil engineering items during development through execution phase. Review, comment, and support internal design deliverables during development through execution project phases. Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks to identify job‑site hazards. Support the Civil Engineering team with construction, contractors, and project team engineers to manage project timelines. Support and perform detailed civil design reviews for merger and acquisition projects. Complete ALTA Survey review for projects in development for completion and deficient information. Assist in the creation of specifications and design standards for civil works, construction stormwater, and post‑development stormwater management. Provide site grading and layout recommendations based on existing conditions, proposed design elements, and equipment standards. Recommend stormwater and detention design optimization to maximize site reliability and reduce costs. Confirm civil engineering reports and studies are complete and incorporated into project IFP and IFC documents. Collaborate with Asset Management team to troubleshoot existing projects or develop repair and remediation plans. Develop design solutions for repairs and modifications to systems, and close the gap between AES subcontractors and vendors where needed. Familiarize with regional AHJ entitlement requirements and standard processes. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent technical field. Minimum 4 years of professional experience in civil engineering design, land development, construction, and stormwater analysis. Experience in real‑world civil, geotechnical, and stormwater management design, including earthwork analysis, drainage, stormwater flow analysis, and road design. Field experience on large civil projects, including troubleshooting, quality evaluation, and construction support. Experience with Civil 3D or other advanced modeling tools. Experience with civil engineering standards and codes in the U.S. Knowledge of wind, PV, and BESS design and interconnection (500 kW to 200+ MW). Ability to review high‑level design elements for wind, BESS, and PV systems. Strong communication, task management, and planning skills. Field experience with stormwater management systems for projects ranging from 5 to 500 acres. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) qualification or on‑track to become qualified. Master’s degree in civil engineering. 2–5+ years of experience with Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems, or Wind design and interconnection. Geotechnical knowledge and experience during project design and development. Fluent in Spanish. OSHA 10‑hr or comparable site safety certification. Work Flexibility Hybrid position with potential for up to 25 % travel to project locations and partner offices, including international travel. Requires proximity to a regional airport. Compensation and Benefits The expected salary for this position at commencement of employment is between $94,000 and $112,625 per year, with base pay offered varying by location and experience. Additional annual bonus may be awarded. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; 401(k) eligibility; and paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and parental leave). The employee is in an at‑will position. Equal‑Opportunity Employer AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr