American Electric Power · 1 month ago
Engineer Assc - Engineer (Site Civil / Geotechnical)
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$84K/yr - $105K/yrAmerican Electric Power (AEP) is seeking site civil engineers and geotechnical engineers for their Civil & Geotechnical Engineering group. The role involves performing engineering work activities related to the design, maintenance, and advancement of infrastructure ensuring safe and reliable electricity transmission and distribution.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Site grading
Stormwater management
Drainage design/analysis
Roadway design
Erosion and sediment control
Permitting
Surveying
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
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and/or experience using AutoCAD and Civil3D software is required
Qualified candidates shall possess knowledge of civil site engineering principles through education and/or demonstrated project experience related to: site grading, stormwater management, drainage design/analysis, roadway design, erosion and sediment control, permitting, surveying
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
This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
Acceptable alternatives are: Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. OR 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
NOTE: ABET accredited program requirement may be waived at the discretion of VP or Executive level and above based on relevant qualifications and experience
Preferred
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred
Desired software knowledge/experience: Autodesk Products - Civil 3D / InfraWorks / ACC
Desired software knowledge/experience: Hydraflow/HydroCAD (or equivalent) stormwater design software
Desired software knowledge/experience: SLOPE/W (or equivalent) slope stability software
Desired software knowledge/experience: FAD Tools, LPILE, SHAFT, GROUP, etc. foundation design software
Desired software knowledge/experience: Civil 3D
Desired software knowledge/experience: ArcGIS
Benefits
AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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