Junior Transmission Field Engineer

American Electric Power Co.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. in Abilene, TX is seeking an entry-level P&C Field Engineer Associate-Engineer. This full-time role supports a supervisor with engineering tasks, applying basic theory to well-defined problems under guidance.

Electrical engineering is strongly preferred, with PE licensing preparation encouraged. You will gain exposure to industry standards, participate in project planning, cost estimation, and communication of technical results, while collaborating with a team to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is encouraged and preferred.
• Electrical engineering strongly preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assists higher-level engineers on well-defined portions of problems under guidance.
• Coordinates work activities of others to resolve routine tasks.
• Develops and prepares cost estimates for routine engineering projects.
• Assists in preparing reports and technical papers; documents work.
• Communicates effectively in written and oral form; seeks clarification as needed.
• Under supervision, applies standards, codes, and regulations relevant to the assignment.

Skills

ABET-accredited program

Electrical engineering

Team collaboration

PE exam guidance

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CPM

PERT

Job description

American Electric Power Co. in Abilene, TX is seeking an entry-level P&C Field Engineer Associate-Engineer. This full-time role supports a supervisor with engineering tasks, applying basic theory to well-defined problems under guidance.

Electrical engineering is strongly preferred, with PE licensing preparation encouraged. You will gain exposure to industry standards, participate in project planning, cost estimation, and communication of technical results, while collaborating with a team to