REMOTE Geotechnical Engineer Principal (Geotechnical Support/Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Compliance & New Projects) – Ohio/West Virginia/Indiana

Job Posting End Date

10-19-2024

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

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.

Job Description

BUSINESS UNIT: Generation

ORGANIZATION: Environmental Services

FOCUS: Geotechnical Support – Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Compliance & New Projects

Work Designation — remote and based within AEPs service territory in these states: OH, WV, IN . Travel to AEP sites/projects up to 25% is expected.

More Specific to This Opportunity:

Fundamental engineering knowledge and skills in these areas:

Fluid Mechanics

Hydraulics and Hydrology

Soil Mechanics and Foundations

Civil Engineering Materials

Estimating

Surveying

AutoCAD and/or MicroStation

Construction means and methods

Experience:

– Emphasis will be placed on candidates having compliance experience with the EPA Coal Combustion Residual (40 CFR Part 257) rules.

Have experience in geotechnical engineering and/or general civil engineering

Have experience in the design of dams/hydro facilities or solid waste landfills

Have experience in site layout, drainage, roads, culverts, sediment and retention ponds, erosion control, slopes and contouring, and slope stability

Have experience in developing engineering scope of work, developing engineering specifications and details, and developing bid documents

Have experience working with federal and state regulatory agencies, and be familiar with pertinent rules and laws for dam safety and solid waste landfills

Have experience overseeing the work of contractors and/or consultants, and holding them accountable to the contract documents

Have experience collecting, monitoring, and analyzing data to identify hazardous trends

Have a PE license in at least one state, or be on track to obtain a PE licensee within one-two years after starting work

Working Conditions:

Willing to occasionally travel to construction sites across the company footprint on one-to-three-day site visits.

Ability to flex between working in an office environment and being able to work outside (sometimes inclement weather) and walk up/down slopes

Ability and desire to adapt quickly to changing needs to support the team and the company mission

Has a good personality and can quickly build relationships with field/plant personnel, as well as office professionals

Has a can-do attitude and willing to take on challenging work

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Technical Expertise : Exhibits advanced level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as a resource for the company in an area such as system production, underground systems, extensive control systems, thermo-hydraulic control systems, distribution standards, fossil or nuclear plant operations, etc.

Leadership & Guidance : 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 within work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company and assumes the role of project or function manager for assigned tasks.

Planning & Organization Ability : Develops, recommends, and implements plans that include all scheduling, resource, and cost information and control required to address complex engineering problems that require the input and efforts of a wide array of entities both internal and external to the company.

Problem Solving & Initiative : Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems that require multi-functional, or organizational, interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques. Develops opportunities and new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact.

Communication : Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc. Projects credibility and competence on technical issues and has highly developed presentation skills.

Interpersonal Skills : Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia. Networks throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.

Decision Making : Possesses the experience and knowledge to make some technical decisions based on calculated risks without management review. Makes decisions affecting long range plans and goals based on analysis of highly uncertain input and outcomes. Visualizes long-term results. Makes decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist. Makes decisions that have an impact across organizational boundaries.

Business Awareness & Characteristics : Demonstrates vision in identifying business opportunities for the organizational unit. Understands how strategies and decisions impact the relationship with our customers and suppliers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelors degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Masters or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organizations EVP.ABET – Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternatives are

(1) a Bachelors degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or

(2) a Bachelors degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Masters degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelors program. Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

INITIAL POSITION / BASE SALARY FUNDING: ($110,656 – $143,853). In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, life/AD&D insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$110,656.00-143,853.50 USD

Candidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities. The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs. NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.

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