Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Job Posting End Date

03-06-2026. Please note the job posting will close the day before the posting end date.

The Principal Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for performing advanced engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

We're seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in the New Albany, OH, Tulsa, OK, or Roanoke, VA vicinity with eight (8) or more years of experience in geotechnical engineering. Electric utility projects experience is a requirement.

• 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

The Principal Geotechnical Engineer typically has eight (8) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program, or six (6) years of related engineering experience with a Master’s or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

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:

• 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.

On-site in New Albany, OH;
Tulsa, OK; or Roanoke, VA. Travel (~20%) is required for 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 overtime may be required, as approved.

$130,000 – $155,000 per year. In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports overall employee well-being.

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Compensation grade: SP20-009
Compensation range: $ – $

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