Geotechnical Engineer Senior Principal to Staff

American Electric Power•Roanoke, VA

9d•$130,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. The Principal/Staff Geotechnical Engineer is expected to review and seal foundation and landslide mitigation designs as assigned.

Requirements

Eight (8) or more years of experience in geotechnical engineering (Principal SG9).
Twelve (12) or more years of related engineering experience (Staff SG10).
Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET, or 6 years of experience with a Master's or PhD (Principal SG9).
Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET, or 10 years of experience with a Master's degree or PhD (Staff SG10).
Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles through education and/or demonstrated project experience related to: 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.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred (unless waived).
Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
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.
VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non ABET accredited program.

Nice To Haves

Electric utility projects experience is strongly preferred.
Desired software knowledge/experience: SLOPE/W (or equivalent) slope stability software, FAD Tools, LPILE, SHAFT, GROUP, etc. foundation design software, Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

Performing advanced engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
Review and seal foundation and landslide mitigation designs as assigned.
Travel (~20%) for trips to the field to diagnose geotechnical issues related to electric transmission lines and substations.