Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GameChange Solar (GCS), one of the largest U.S. suppliers of solar racking and tracker systems, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will play a key part in enabling the installation of gigawatts of solar capacity worldwide, supporting projects from early development through construction.
Responsibilities
- Review site geotechnical reports during project development and support the GCS business development team with technical evaluations
- Identify geotechnical design risks and provide preliminary recommendations for foundation type, embedment depth, and feasibility
- Develop load test (pull test) procedures for field verification of foundation designs
- Review and interpret pull test results and collaborate with internal geotechnical and structural engineers to finalize foundation designs
- Interface with clients, contractors, and external engineers, and participate in project meetings as needed
- Support continuous improvement of internal geotechnical design practices and standards
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
- Minimum 2 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and geotechnical reports
- Familiarity with applying engineering codes and standards to design decisions
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Field oversite and planning of geotechnical field investigations
- Prior experience with deep foundations, driven piles, or load testing
- Experience with LPILE or similar lateral pile analysis software
- Moderate proficiency in AutoCAD
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Netsuite
- Experience in utility-scale solar
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Company Overview
At GameChange Energy, we’re building the infrastructure that powers the clean energy future. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://gamechangesolar.com/.