Geotechnical Engineer - Principal Level**
Location **Syracuse**
Secondary Locations
Job Code **18500**
\# of openings **1**
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**Geotechnical Engineer - Principal Level**
POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geostructural design team.This position is posted in multiple POWER office locations with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location (please note in the application questions where you prefer to be located).
Roles and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for principal level project guidance and/or technical expertise. They will also be responsible for mentoring younger engineers and assisting in training as needed. They may also be expected to help develop and grow new technical areas.Completion of these functions requires technical competence in primary production roles as well as leadership competence in working with clients and mentoring team members assigned to projects. Assigned projects will include complex transmission projects and programs including lengths in excess of 100 miles and multiple line segments and operating voltages up to 765kV. Importantly, this position is expected to facilitate the growth of the geostructural team.
Technical skills/knowledge include the following:
+ All aspects of transmission line design projects including new lines, relocations, rebuilds, upgrades, structure replacements, and fiber optic additions
+ Perform quality reviews for both internal and subcontractor deliverables
+ Prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints
+ Geotechnical scoping
+ Geotechnical exploration and testing
+ Foundation and Anchor Selection
+ Foundation and Anchor Modeling
+ Foundation Design
+ Anchor Design
+ Construction Specification Development
+ Construction Drawing Development
+ Construction Support
The successful applicant must also demonstrate aptitude in the following:
+ Integrity
+ Initiative and self sufficiency
+ Spoken and written communication
+ Leadership and mentoring
+ Business and commercial performance
+ Troubleshooting and problem solving
+ Interpersonal relations
+ Organization
+ Successful candidates must be willing to travel on occasion and work successfully in a customer focused, project oriented environment.
**Required Education/Experience:**
+ Civil (BSCE) or Electrical (BSEE) degree, from an accredited university
+ A Professional Engineering license
+ Experience in the design of foundations for overhead High Voltage and Extra High Voltage transmission lines
+ Understanding of NESC and GO-95
+ The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
+ Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite
+ Proficiency with FAD tools and Lpile
**Preferred Education/Experience:**
+ 20 or more years of experience in geotechnical applications for transmission line design and/or transmission structural design as outlined above
+ Expertise with FAD Tools
+ Distribution/underbuild design experience is a plus
+ Understanding of ANSI, ASTM, ASCE, and IEC standards
+ Managerial and leadership skills
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSPs 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, youll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the worlds most challenging projects.
At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
+ Medical/Dental/Vision
+ Paid Holidays
+ Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
+ Voluntary Life Insurance
+ 401K
+ Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
+ Maternity and Paternity Leave
+ New Dads and Moms Benefit program
+ Fertility Benefits
+ Gender affirming care
We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
Salary DOE: $119,000-$146,000 annual base pay may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, 401k, etc.
**POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.**
Location **Syracuse**
Secondary Locations
Job Code **18500**
\# of openings **1**
Apply Now (
**Geotechnical Engineer - Principal Level**
POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geostructural design team.This position is posted in multiple POWER office locations with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location (please note in the application questions where you prefer to be located).
Roles and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for principal level project guidance and/or technical expertise. They will also be responsible for mentoring younger engineers and assisting in training as needed. They may also be expected to help develop and grow new technical areas.Completion of these functions requires technical competence in primary production roles as well as leadership competence in working with clients and mentoring team members assigned to projects. Assigned projects will include complex transmission projects and programs including lengths in excess of 100 miles and multiple line segments and operating voltages up to 765kV. Importantly, this position is expected to facilitate the growth of the geostructural team.
Technical skills/knowledge include the following:
+ All aspects of transmission line design projects including new lines, relocations, rebuilds, upgrades, structure replacements, and fiber optic additions
+ Perform quality reviews for both internal and subcontractor deliverables
+ Prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints
+ Geotechnical scoping
+ Geotechnical exploration and testing
+ Foundation and Anchor Selection
+ Foundation and Anchor Modeling
+ Foundation Design
+ Anchor Design
+ Construction Specification Development
+ Construction Drawing Development
+ Construction Support
The successful applicant must also demonstrate aptitude in the following:
+ Integrity
+ Initiative and self sufficiency
+ Spoken and written communication
+ Leadership and mentoring
+ Business and commercial performance
+ Troubleshooting and problem solving
+ Interpersonal relations
+ Organization
+ Successful candidates must be willing to travel on occasion and work successfully in a customer focused, project oriented environment.
**Required Education/Experience:**
+ Civil (BSCE) or Electrical (BSEE) degree, from an accredited university
+ A Professional Engineering license
+ Experience in the design of foundations for overhead High Voltage and Extra High Voltage transmission lines
+ Understanding of NESC and GO-95
+ The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
+ Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite
+ Proficiency with FAD tools and Lpile
**Preferred Education/Experience:**
+ 20 or more years of experience in geotechnical applications for transmission line design and/or transmission structural design as outlined above
+ Expertise with FAD Tools
+ Distribution/underbuild design experience is a plus
+ Understanding of ANSI, ASTM, ASCE, and IEC standards
+ Managerial and leadership skills
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSPs 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, youll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the worlds most challenging projects.
At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
+ Medical/Dental/Vision
+ Paid Holidays
+ Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
+ Voluntary Life Insurance
+ 401K
+ Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
+ Maternity and Paternity Leave
+ New Dads and Moms Benefit program
+ Fertility Benefits
+ Gender affirming care
We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
Salary DOE: $119,000-$146,000 annual base pay may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, 401k, etc.
**POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.**
Job ID: 486593760
Originally Posted on: 7/24/2025
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