Principal Geotechnical Engineer at American Electric Power

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Electric Utilities, EnergyIndustries

10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience, or 8+ years with a Master’s degree or PhD in geotechnical engineering
Electric utility projects experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or acceptable alternatives: Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (non-ABET) plus PE license, or Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (non-ABET) plus Master’s in Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus) from a university with ABET-accredited Bachelor’s program
Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles in: earthwork, retaining wall, slope stability and landslide mitigation design; foundation design (drilled piers, steel grillages, steel caissons, micro piles, helical piles, driven piles, guy anchors); subsurface investigations and desktop geologic research; geotechnical construction
Ability to review and seal foundation and landslide mitigation designs
Professional skills: leadership, high-impact communication, positive disposition, collaboration, planning and organization
Desired software knowledge: SLOPE/W (or equivalent), FAD Tools, LPILE, SHAFT, GROUP, Civil 3D
Location: Tulsa, OK or Roanoke, VA vicinity (on-site)
Willingness to travel (~20%) for field work on electric transmission lines and substations

Perform advanced engineering work activities and projects requiring application of geotechnical engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic manner to accomplish assigned objectives