Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Job Posting End Date

07-21-2025

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

The Prin Geotechnical Engineer is responsible 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.

We're seeking a Principal

in the Tulsa, OK or Roanoke, VA vicinity with

or more years of experience or

of experience plus a Master’s degree or PhD in geotechnical engineering.

Qualified candidates shall possess knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles through education and/or demonstrated project experience related to the following core areas:

Engineer is expected to review and seal foundation and landslide mitigation designs as assigned. Successful candidates will possess the following professional skills:

What We're Looking For:

The Prin 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

Acceptable alternatives are:

Where You'll Work:

On-Site- 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.

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SP20-009

$112,869.00-146,730.50 USD

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.

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