Job Posting End Date

02-28-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Responsible to the assigned supervisor 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

NOTE: This is currently Hybrid but will transition to an Onsite position on 6/1/2025. The selected individual must be able to report to Roanoke, VA location.

We're seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in the Roanoke, VA vicinity with ten (10) or more years of experience or eight (8) years of experience plus a Master’s degree or PhD 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 designFoundation design (drilled piers, steel grillages, steel caissons, micro piles, helical piles, driven piles, and guy anchors),Subsurface investigations and desktop geologic researchGeotechnical construction

Desired software knowledge/experience:

· SLOPE/W (or equivalent) slope stability software

· FAD Tools, LPILE, SHAFT, GROUP, etc. foundation design software

· Civil 3D

Professional Engineering (PE) certification in one (1) state is required with the ability to gain licensure in other states within AEP’s footprint (Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas).

Engineer is expected to review and seal foundation and landslide mitigation designs as assigned. Successful candidates will possess the following professional skills:

LeadershipHigh-impact communicationPositive dispositionCollaborationPlanning and organization

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.

Minimum Requirements:

Engineer Principal: Has typically acquired ten (10) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*, or eight (8) 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. orBachelor’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.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$112,869.00-146,730.50 USD

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