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Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Civil Engineering team and project stakeholder teams within AES and other s to support and manage project timelines
  • Assist the Civil Engineering team with the review of Civil and Hydrology and Hydraulic Scope of Work and specifications development
  • Review and v erify preliminary studies of hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and earthworks estimates among others for projects in d evelopment through EPC stages of development [ 5%, 10%, 30%, 60%, 90%, issue for permit (IFP) , and iss

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Additional Information

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future , we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy. AES Clean Energy is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join the Civil Engineering team in support ing Strategic Development (Strat Dev), Real Estate (RE), Development (D ev ), Development Engineering (Dev Eng), Execution Engineering (Exec Eng) , Construction and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for design development, permitting , construction and O&M support of wind, photovoltaic (PV) and grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in coordination with the AES C lean E nergy tea m s . The Civil Engineer will be responsible for providing support to the Civil Engineering team and guidance to Strat Dev, R E and D ev while assisting the Dev Eng and Exec Eng group with early-through late-stage civil design p lans . This role will include collaboration with Permitting, Geotech and Civil subject matter experts (SME) , review of Hydrology Stu d ies, stormwater design development , supporting entitlement acquisition , and providing Pre - construction support . As projects move from Dev Eng into Exec Eng , the Civil Engineer will support Pre-Construction , Exec Eng, E ngineering Construction , Owners Eng and Procurement (EPC) detailed civil design reviews and provide Civil Engineering recommendations . Periodic support d uring the c onstruction phase , collaboration with Compliance on s tormwater management , support of requests for information and project close out support for wind, solar PV and BESS projects will be expected . The Civil Engineer support s the Civil Engineering team and a larger development and execution project team and serve s in support of the Subject Matter Expert s ( SME ) for technical and engineering matters related to civil engineering design, stormwater management , and construction recommendations . This candidate will work closely with other Civil Engineering Team members and assist both Dev Eng and Exec Eng in providing oversight on conceptual through IFC designs by others . Design plan reviews may be performed , optimized , and reviewed utilizing AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Revu Bluebeam. This position requires the candidate to have ex posure and knowledge of the regulatory , permitting , and construction process for land development projects. Excellent communication, task management and planning skills needed, in addition to the requirement for breadth in technical knowledge . The successful candidate should have experience in the design, engineering and analysis of civil designs and studies, and stormwater management systems from 5- 500 acres . Experience with wind, PV systems and BESS ranging from 500 kW to 200 + M W is preferable. While civil engineering is the primary qualification, the role will require the review of information related to all practical elements of wind, PV , and BESS design. The successful applicant, while not an expert, will be comfortable with high-level review of all elements of practical wind, BESS, and PV system design. This is a h ybrid position with potential to be flexible and may include up to 25% travel to project locations and partner offices and may includ e international travel. Working in this hybrid position will require being close to a regional airport.


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