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Job Posting End Date:
01-06-2026
Job Description We’re seeking a Principal
Geotechnical Engineer
in 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
Qualifications The Principal 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*.
Desired software knowledge/experience:
SLOPE/W (or equivalent) slope stability software
FAD Tools, LPILE, SHAFT, GROUP, etc. foundation design software
Civil 3D
* 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.
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 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.
Compensation and Benefits $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 Grade:
SP20-009
Compensation Range:
$112,869.00 – $146,730.50
Physical Demand 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.
Company Culture 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 team for you!
AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.
At AEP, we actively strive to create a welcoming community where our employees truly feel involved and supported.
Compliance 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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Job Posting End Date:
01-06-2026
Job Description We’re seeking a Principal
Geotechnical Engineer
in 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
Qualifications The Principal 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*.
Desired software knowledge/experience:
SLOPE/W (or equivalent) slope stability software
FAD Tools, LPILE, SHAFT, GROUP, etc. foundation design software
Civil 3D
* 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.
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 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.
Compensation and Benefits $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 Grade:
SP20-009
Compensation Range:
$112,869.00 – $146,730.50
Physical Demand 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.
Company Culture 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 team for you!
AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.
At AEP, we actively strive to create a welcoming community where our employees truly feel involved and supported.
Compliance 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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