Engineer Principal

What you’ll get

Engineer Principal SG9 ($130,000-$150,000)

The Prin Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for performing advanced engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

We're seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Roanoke, VA vicinity with eight (8) or more years of experience in geotechnical engineering. Electric utility projects experience is strongly preferred.

• Earthwork, retaining wall, slope stability and landslide mitigation design
• Foundation design (drilled piers, steel grillages, steel caissons, micro piles, helical piles, driven piles and guy anchors)
• Subsurface investigations and desktop geologic research
• Geotechnical construction

• SLOPE/W (or equivalent) slope stability software
• FAD Tools, LPILE, SHAFT, GROUP, etc. foundation design software
• Civil 3D

• Leadership
• High-impact communication
• Positive disposition
• Collaboration
• Planning and organization

Geotechnical Engineer Principal SG9

• Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
• Or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.
  * ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
• Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Geotechnical Engineer Staff SG10

• Has typically acquired 12 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
• Or 10 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.
  * ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
• VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non ABET accredited program.

In addition

• Travel (~20%) is required for this position and will consist of trips to the field to diagnose geotechnical issues related to electric transmission lines and substations.
• Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day.
• Some OT may be required, as approved.

This role sits on site in Roanoke, Virginia.

• Engineer Principal SG9 ($130,000-$150,000)
• Engineer Staff SG10 ($150,000-$170,000)

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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