Principal Civil/Structural Engineer – On‑Site Power Projects

American Electric Power Co.; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer Principal SG9 to support gas, coal, renewable, and new-generation power projects. You will establish design basis requirements and oversee civil/structural engineering across development, EPC, commissioning, and operation, coordinating with A/E firms and vendors.

The role emphasizes design criteria, site development, foundations, structural steel, and utility systems, with REGULATORY and safety compliance as priorities.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree is required or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or to be pursued.
• Experience with civil/structural design for power plant projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil/structural design criteria, standards and specs.
• Perform analyses, calculations, drawings, and construction deliverables.
• Coordinate interfaces across geotechnical, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C.
• Provide construction support, QA/QC, RFIs and as-built documentation.

Skills

Structural Steel

Reinforced Concrete

Foundations

Site Development

Drainage

Stormwater

Power Plant Infra

Education

ABET Engineering Degree

PE License

Job description

American Electric Power seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer Principal SG9 to support gas, coal, renewable, and new-generation power projects. You will establish design basis requirements and oversee civil/structural engineering across development, EPC, commissioning, and operation, coordinating with A/E firms and vendors.

The role emphasizes design criteria, site development, foundations, structural steel, and utility systems, with REGULATORY and safety compliance as priorities.