Engineer

AEP Service Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in New Albany, OH seeks a Transmission Line Engineer to contribute to DTLM development and governance, ensuring safe, reliable line design and thorough analyses.

The role requires ABET-accredited degree, relevant experience, and ability to coordinate cross-functional work while adhering to budgeting and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering (Civil or Mechanical) from ABET-accredited program with 2+ years of related experience.
• Master's in engineering may qualify for higher level entry.
• Bachelor in Engineering Tech can satisfy degree with PE license.
• ABET reference and alternative is Bachelor's + Master/PhD from ABET program.

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate level engineering work and projects applying engineering knowledge to achieve objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and govern the Digital Transmission Line Model (DTLM) and PLS-CADD as-built files for AEP's Transmission Line Assets.
• Coordinate work activities and provide training/guidance to lower-level employees.
• Forecast costs for routine projects using budgeting/ scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT).
• Identify problems beyond routine and propose improvements.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Team collaboration

Budgeting understanding

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

ABET-accredited program

Master's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Job Posting End Date

11-30-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

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

Job Description

What You'll Do

Technical Expertise

• Possesses intermediate level knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analysis.
• Demonstrates competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of moderate complexity. (e.g., by dividing the problem into component steps, and performing the analysis necessary to complete each step).
• Exhibits ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.

Leadership & Guidance

• Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to complete routine activities.
• Performs routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher-level employees.
• Follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
• Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees.

Planning & Organization Ability

• Coordinates the development of input necessary to forecast costs for the routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc.
• Uses scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities.
• Initiates corrective action when project objectives are not being met.

Problem Solving & Initiative

• Resolves and initiates solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin.
• Demonstrates ability to identify problems that are beyond the normal routine.
• Demonstrates ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.

Communication

• Develops, reviews, or presents technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses in as clear, concise and effective fashion.

Interpersonal Skills

• Is an active team member.
• Networks with peers inside and outside the AEP system. Identifies key stakeholders.
• Uses informal network to get things done.
• Resolves conflict, builds consensus.

Decision Making

• Makes decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures.
• Makes decisions that affect the work of the team.
• Aware of risks.
• Demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.

Business Awareness & Characteristics

• Understands AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of their individual organizational unit.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the budgeting and approval process.
• Is proficient in the application and use of economic analysis techniques in problem solving.
• Develops an understanding of utility regulation and financing.

The role of a Transmission Line Engineer on the Digital Transmission Line Model (DTLM) Team includes the development, maintenance, and governance of the AEP DTLM. The DTLM is the central repository and source of record for PLS-CADD as-built files for AEP's Transmission Line Assets. The role requires creative thinking and problem solving to find solutions that satisfy all customers/stakeholders, as well as assuring the models meet strict safety and design standards. Ideal candidates should have scoping, design, engineering, and material procurement experience with large electrical transmission line design projects, or on similarly complex design and construction projects

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 level, with increased educational, skill or experience requirements for higher level Engineers.

What We're Looking For

• Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil or Mechanical preferred) in a program accredited by ABET* along with two or more years of related engineering experience.
• Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
• Individuals with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• *ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
• Acceptable alternative is:
• A 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