Principal Structural Civil Engineer

AES Corporation

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $145,000–$181,050 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Closes: Jul 9, 2026

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This role $163k

$129k most similar roles pay here $225k

This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $147,475–$215,765 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $163k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

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About AES Corporation

AES Corporation is a global energy company that owns and operates power plants and provides energy storage solutions, delivering affordable and sustainable energy through a diverse portfolio of generation assets. Industry: Electric Power Generation & Energy

AES Corporation currently has 16 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Structural Civil Engineer

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AES Renewables seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to join their team as a senior-level professional supporting the design and construction of photovoltaic (PV), high voltage (HV) sub-station, and grid-scale battery energy storage systems. The role involves reviewing structural plans, evaluating economical construction alternatives, performing quality control assessments, and providing technical guidance on pile load testing, foundation types, and costing for utility scale projects. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in the analysis and design of steel pile foundations, reinforced concrete, and other structural systems typical to PV, BESS, and HV plants. The position requires proficiency with Structural Engineering standards and codes in the US, as well as experience using tools like Lpile and finite element analysis software. Candidates will work closely with AES Business Development, Engineering, and Construction teams on large-scale renewable energy projects, contributing to project development, execution, engineering support, and leadership initiatives aimed at continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Lpile SAP2000 STAAD Microsoft Office OSHA 10-hr PE or SE qualifications PV design BESS design WTG foundation design HV Substation design Overhead Line design Finite element analysis Spanish

What you'll do

Provide technical guidance on pile load testing and foundation types.
Review structural plans and geotechnical reports for project development.
Support project engineering with external Owner’s Engineer engagements.
Conduct site visits to assess structural issues during construction.
Draft and update structural specifications based on industry trends.

What we're looking for

10+ years of professional structural engineering experience
5+ years in PV and BESS design or 2+ years in HV substation and overhead line design
Proficiency in structural, civil, geotechnical, and construction field experience
Expertise in US Structural Engineering standards and codes
Experience with Lpile, SAP2000, STAAD, or similar advanced modeling tools
Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent technical field

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