Geotechnical Engineer Principal To Staff

American Electric Power

Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Principyl sg9: $130,000-$150,000; staff sg10: $150...
Onsite
8+ years geotechnical engineering experience
Foundation design expertise drilled piers piles
Slope stability and landslide mitigation design
American Electric Power is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for their Roanoke, Virginia location, requiring at least eight years of experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably in electric utility projects. The position entails advanced engineering tasks, including foundation design and slope stability analysis, with a focus on leadership and collaboration

Job Summary

  • The Principal Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for performing advanced engineering work activities requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
  • Qualified candidates must possess knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles related to earthwork, retaining walls, slope stability, and various foundation design methods including drilled piers and helical piles.
  • Successful candidates will review and seal foundation and landslide mitigation designs while possessing strong leadership and communication skills within a team committed to delivering safe energy solutions.

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American Electric Power is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for their Roanoke, Virginia location, requiring at least eight years of experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably in electric utility projects. The position entails advanced engineering tasks, including foundation design and slope stability analysis, with a focus on leadership and collaboration.

Salary

Principal SG9: $130,000-$150,000; Staff SG10: $150,000-$170,000; Comprehensive benefits package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years geotechnical engineering experience
  • Foundation design expertise drilled piers piles
  • Slope stability and landslide mitigation design
  • Subsurface investigations and desktop research
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred

Nice-to-have

  • Electric utility project experience
  • Leadership and high-impact communication skills
  • Positive disposition and collaboration abilities
  • Planning and organization proficiency
  • Travel willingness for field diagnostics

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in ABET accredited engineering program
  • Master's or PhD in ABET accredited engineering program
  • 8 years experience for Principal role or 12 for Staff
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in US state or Puerto Rico
  • Ability to travel approximately 20% for field work

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