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Geotechnical Engineer Principal – Geotechnical Support/Coal Combustion Residual – Ccr – Compliance & New Projects
| Company | American Electric Power |
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| Location | Columbus, OH, USA |
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| Salary | $113000 – $146000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Fundamental engineering knowledge and skills in Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics and Hydrology, Soil Mechanics and Foundations, Civil Engineering Materials, Estimating, Surveying, AutoCAD and/or ArcMAP, Construction means and methods
- Compliance experience with the EPA Coal Combustion Residual (40 CFR Part 257) rules
- Experience in geotechnical engineering and/or general civil engineering
- Experience in the design of dams/hydro facilities or solid waste landfills
- Experience in site layout, drainage, roads, culverts, sediment and retention ponds, flood routing, erosion control, slopes and contouring, and slope stability
- Experience with stormwater pollution prevention plan permitting and knowledge of relevant regulations
- Experience in developing engineering scope of work, specifications, and bid documents
- Experience performing inspections and preparing technical reports
- Experience working with federal and state regulatory agencies, familiar with rules and laws for dam safety and solid waste landfills
- Experience overseeing the work of contractors and/or consultants
- Experience collecting, monitoring, and analyzing geotechnical instrumentation data
- PE license in at least one state, or on track to obtain a PE license within one-two years after starting work
Responsibilities
- Exhibits advanced level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of a specialized technical area
- Influences the direction of thinking throughout the organizational unit as a recognized authority in an area of expertise
- Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others
- Develops, recommends, and implements plans that include scheduling, resource, and cost information
- Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems
- Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects
- Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP and other organizations
- Possesses the experience and knowledge to make technical decisions based on calculated risks
- Demonstrates vision in identifying business opportunities for the organizational unit
Preferred Qualifications
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred
- Acceptable alternatives include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a PE license in any state of the U.S. or a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program
