Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Company: American Electric Power
Location: New Albany
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

Job Posting End Date

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05-22-2025

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Job Summary

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

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!

Job Description

What You'll Do:

You'll be 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.

Skills You Need:

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

Principal Geotechnical 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

Nice to Have:

Desired software knowledge/experience:

- SLOPE/W (or equivalent) slope stability software

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

- Civil 3D

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.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in the New Albany, OH or Rnaoke, VA vicinity with eight (8) or more years of experience or six (6) years of experience plus a Master's degree or PhD in geotechnical engineering or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.

*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. (VP or above can waive ABET Accreditation requirement)

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).

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.

Where You'll Work:

On-Site in either New Albany, OH or Roanoke, VA

What You'll Get:

Engineer Principal (Grade 09) $130,000 - $155,000

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$112,869.00-146,730.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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