Transmission Construction Planner Senior-Principal

American Electric Power; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Transmission Construction Planner Senior-Principal to oversee construction of transmission facilities and supervise teams on-site. The role requires expertise in construction management, project scheduling, and transmission engineering with experience reading one-line diagrams and managing outages.

The positions (SG7/SG8) are located on-site in Tulsa, OK or Corpus Christi, TX, Abilene or San Angelo, TX, offering a competitive compensation package and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 6+ years experience; OR associate’s degree with 8+ years; OR high school with 10+ years.
• Experience in Construction Management, Transmission Engineering, Transmission Operations, or Distribution Operations.
• Strong computer skills and ability to generate business reports (PowerPoint/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop safe, efficient construction sequences.
• Manage construction plans for multiple capital projects.
• Lead and organize construction plan review meetings.
• Read and interpret station diagrams and transmission switching diagrams.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Transmission operations

Scheduling (P6)

Reading one-line diagrams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Associate’s degree in engineering/related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transmission Construction Planner Senior-Principal

Location: 4 Locations

Job Summary

Responsible for performing duties and assignments associated with the construction of Transmission Line or Transmission/Distribution Station facilities including those of a complex nature. Additionally, may be responsible for supervising others who are performing other /similar construction site duties on related projects.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Principal Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with various project stakeholders to develop safe, efficient, and economical construction sequences including but not limited to
• Energy Delivery Construction Management
• Energy Delivery Project Management
• Transmission & Distribution Operations
• Transmission and Distribution Planning
• Transmission Engineering (Station, T-Line, and P&C)
• Transmission Field Services
• Alerting Project management Team to any risks or issues that could delay milestones/in service dates.
• Utilize and/or develop an in-depth level of technical knowledge in:
• Construction of Transmission and Distribution Facilities
• Project Management/Project Scheduling
• Station/T-Line/Protection & Control Engineering
• Ability to read P6 schedule to ensure Construction Plan can be executed as scheduled.
• Support the prioritization of projects and identify solutions for conflicting outages to effectively execute the portfolio of capital projects, while addressing the needs of our customers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage Construction plans for multiple capital projects simultaneously.
• Participate in periodic reviews with TFS Work Scheduling Teams to ensure outage optimization between Capital Projects and Non-CapitalProjects/Maintenance.
• Organize and lead Construction Plan review meetings.

What We're Looking For:

Transmission Construction Planner Senior SG7

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related field and 6 years related experience;
• OR, Associate's degree in degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related field and 8 years related experience;
• OR, High school diploma or GED equivalent and 10 years related experience.
• Related experience is defined as involvement with Construction Management, Transmission Engineering, Transmission Operations, or Distribution Operations

Transmission Construction Planner Principal SG8

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related field and 8 years related experience;
• OR associate’s degree in degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related field and 10 years related experience;
• OR High school diploma or GED equivalent and 12 years related experience.

In addition:

• A basic understanding of the Bulk Electric System, from a physical and/or topographical perspective, AND experience within Construction Management, TransmissionEngineering, Transmission Operations, orDistribution Operations is needed to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.
• Candidates without a technical background in these areas will not be considered.
• Must have strong computer skills and apply skills to provide business-specific reports.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint/Excel) is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line station diagrams and transmission line switching diagrams is required.
• Must be a team player, inquisitive, analytical, and be able to interact with and maintain working relationships with diverse teams.
• Aptitude to understand switching and tagging and clearance points.
• Clear understanding of minimum approach distances.
• Capacity to lead in developing and communicating complex outage sequences to project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of P&C zones of protection is strongly preferred.
• Promote an all-inclusive culture of excellence.

Where you’ll work:

This role sits on site in Tulsa, Oklahoma or Corpus Christi, Abilene or San Angelo, Texas

What you’ll get:

Transmission Construction Planner Senior SG7($87,633-$109,544)

Transmission Construction Planner Principal SG8($98,993-$128,689)

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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 making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

American Electric Power (On-Site)

$87K- $128K / Year

Compensation

$87,633.00 - $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.

“Knowing that I am part of team that is making the power grid safer and more reliable gives me a real sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for coming to work every day.”

**This position will be based out of San Angelo during the training period and then be based out of Ft. Stockton. Successful candidate must reside in San Angelo during training and then Ft Stockton after.Supervise the Station Electrician and/or the Station Servicer crews in the construction and/or maintenance and operations work; respond to station trouble calls and perform/assist in service restoration work of station equipment and structures. Plan and schedule work assuring a safe and efficient flow of activities. Lead crews in a manner that is supportive of and consistent with the Transmission cultural pillars and the AEP Leadership framework. Assure all work will be performed in accordance with Company safety rules and practices. Perform Station Electrician and/or Station Servicer work as required. Activities associated with the performance of this work include planning procedures, directing or supervising assigned crew members, and exercising independent judgment in dealing with work and employee concerns.

Working under the direct responsibility and authority of a System Control Center Reliability Coordinator Principal or Sr., assist with limited instruction in overseeing the safe, efficient, reliable operation and coordination of the AEP transmission system across various RTO regions. Assists with the coordination and arrangement of congestion relief on actual or contingent overloaded transmission facilities. Supports, through coordination with the applicable RTO, the arrangement and approval of switching operations and removal of equipment for maintenance of transmission lines and stations. Maintains acceptable AEP transmission system voltage levels. Responsible for developing proper notifications regarding outages and system disturbances to management, DOE, NERC, and FERC as required. This is an intermediate trainee position and does not take any independent real-time actions. All actions performed that could impact the real-time system must be performed under the direct supervision by a SCC Reliability Coordinator Principal or Sr.

Supervise the Station Electrician and/or the Station Servicer crews in the construction and/or maintenance and operations work; respond to station trouble calls and perform/assist in service restoration work of station equipment and structures. Plan and schedule work assuring a safe and efficient flow of activities. Lead crews in a manner that is supportive of and consistent with the Transmission cultural pillars and the AEP Leadership framework. Assure all work will be performed in accordance with Company safety rules and practices. Perform Station Electrician and/or Station Servicer work as required. Activities associated with the performance of this work include planning procedures, directing or supervising assigned crew members, and exercising independent judgment in dealing with work and employee concerns

AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.

Our culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.