Civil Engineer (Transmission Line)

AEP; Roanoke, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Civil Engineer – Transmission Line Engineering to lead design activities for critical transmission projects. You will apply civil engineering principles to ensure safe, reliable infrastructure while gaining experience in structural and geotechnical aspects and PLS-CADD modeling.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, evaluating structure types, analyzing geotechnical data, and supporting scheduling and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in structural, geotechnical, or utility infrastructure design.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• EIT certification or progress toward licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and scope transmission line projects
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Select and evaluate transmission structure types
• Review geotechnical reports and foundation recommendations
• Design transmission structure foundations
• Perform conductor tension, sag, and clearance evaluations
• Develop transmission line designs using PLS-CADD
• Support project scheduling, cost estimating, and project execution

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

EIT progress toward licensure

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Master's or PhD with ABET program accreditation

Job description

Job Summary

This role is responsible to the assigned manager for performing engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Job Description

Civil Engineer – Transmission Line Engineering

Help Build the Grid of the Future

Join AEP's Transmission Line Engineering team and play a key role in designing and delivering the infrastructure that powers millions of homes and businesses. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact transmission projects while developing expertise in structural, geotechnical, and transmission line engineering.

What You'll Do

• Plan and scope transmission line projects
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Select and evaluate transmission structure types
• Review geotechnical reports and foundation recommendations
• Design transmission structure foundations
• Perform conductor tension, sag, and clearance evaluations
• Develop transmission line designs using PLS-CADD
• Support project scheduling, cost estimating, and project execution

Why AEP?

• Work on critical infrastructure projects that impact millions of customers
• Gain experience with industry-leading transmission design tools
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and subject matter experts
• Grow your technical and leadership skills through mentorship and hands-on project experience
• Help modernize and strengthen the electric grid

Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Engineer Associate level, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Engineers.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline in a program accredited by ABET*
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in structural, geotechnical, or utility infrastructure design
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• EIT certification or progress toward licensure preferred

*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative is:

• 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.

**VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non-ABET accredited program

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about

Compensation

$74,551.00 - $128,688.00

Physical Demands

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

“AEP offers an outstanding group of people to be a part of. The AEP culture values your integrity and awards your hard work.”

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