Principal Geotechnical Engineer

American Electric Power • Tulsa, OK

11d • $130,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! 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 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 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. On-Site- Tulsa, OK or Roanoke, VA 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.

Requirements

• eight (8) or more years of experience in geotechnical engineering
• Electric utility projects experience is a requirement
• 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
• Leadership
• High-impact communication
• Positive disposition
• Collaboration
• Planning and organization
• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• performing advance 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees