Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Renewable Energy)

Location: United States; listed location: Salt Lake City, Utah. Other office locations include Glen Allen, Houston, Arlington, and Louisville. Hybrid arrangements may be available near an office; candidates outside the listed locations may also be considered. Up to 25% travel is required for site visits, meetings, and inspections.

Salary: $108,000–$135,150 per year, plus annual bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a US-based global power company developing renewable energy and electricity infrastructure across wind, photovoltaic, and grid-scale battery storage projects.

What you will do

• Identify geotechnical risks, conduct preliminary site hazard assessments, and support cost estimation during renewable energy project development.
• Define investigation scopes, review geotechnical reports and field and laboratory data, and advise on foundation, earthwork, embedment, and geohazard parameters.
• Develop and review civil, structural, and electrical design packages and evaluate solutions for turbines, solar trackers, energy storage, and related infrastructure.
• Support construction through troubleshooting, remediation planning, site visits, field inspections, safety assessments, and quality assurance activities.
• Provide operational support, resolve geotechnical issues with subcontractors and vendors, and perform root cause analyses for failures.
• Serve as a technical resource, evaluate consultants, mentor staff, support process improvement, and contribute to innovation and structural design reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering.
• At least 6 years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering design, analysis, and construction support.
• At least 2 years of experience with PV solar, wind, battery energy storage, and high-voltage facility design.
• Field experience on large-scale civil/geotechnical projects, including geotechnical QA/QC and construction oversight.
• Advanced knowledge of geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, foundation design, geological conditions, subsurface risks, and site characterization.
• Proficiency with geotechnical tools including LPILE, MFAD, and Slope/W; experience with SPT, CPT, pile load testing, MASW, seismic refraction, and electrical resistivity imaging.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, ACI, IBC, ISO, ASCE 7, and DNV codes and standards, plus familiarity with cut/fill analysis, stormwater, and road design.
• Effective written and verbal communication, project prioritization, analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Full professional English fluency and ability to work in varying weather conditions and at construction sites with PPE.

Nice to have

• PE license or eligibility.
• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• MSHA/OSHA 10-hour certification or equivalent.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Familiarity with finite element modeling tools including Plaxis, FLAC, and SIGMA/W.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid arrangements may be available for candidates located near an hirify.global office.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Work includes office activities, prolonged computer use, occasional construction-site exposure, and fieldwork in varying weather conditions.
• hirify.global emphasizes safety, technical quality, professional integrity, diversity, inclusion, and responsible business practices.