Principal Geotechnical Engineer

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Tulsa, OK:
Roanoke, VAtime type:
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December 30, 2025 (20 days left to apply) job requisition :
R11904
** Job Posting End Date
** 12-30-2025

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** Job Summary
** Job Description Summary  The Prin Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for performing advance engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
** Job Description
**** Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
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We're seeking a Principal
** Geotechnical Engineer
** in the Tulsa, OK or Roanoke, VA vicinity with
** eight (8)
** or more years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
** Electric utility projects experience is a requirement.
** Qualified candidates shall possess knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles through education and/or demonstrated project experience related to the following core areas:
* 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
** Engineer is expected to review and seal foundation and landslide mitigation designs as assigned. Successful candidates will possess the following professional skills:
*** Leadership* High-impact communication
* Positive disposition
* Collaboration* Planning and organization
*
* What We're Looking For:

** The Prin Geotechnical Engineer has typically acquired eight (8) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET , or six (6) years of related engineering experience along with a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET
** Desired software knowledge/experience:*
* · SLOPE/W (or equivalent) slope stability software
· FAD Tools, LPILE, SHAFT, GROUP, etc. foundation design software
· Civil 3D ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
** Acceptable alternatives are:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (focus in geotechnical engineering) from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.
** Where You'll Work:
** On-Site
- Tulsa, OK or Roanoke, VATravel (~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.
** What You'll Get:****$130,000 - $155,000
**** In*
* ** addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
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** Compensation Data
**** Compensation Grade:
** SP20-009
** Compensation Range:**$ - $The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry,…