Transmission Construction Planner Senior-Principal

American Electric Power; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Tulsa, OK sits on site and seeks a Transmission Construction Planner Senior-Principal to oversee construction sequences for transmission facilities and lead project teams on complex sites.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience and strong skills in P6 scheduling, reading one-line diagrams, and MS Office. Travel to multiple sites may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience.
• ABET-accredited Engineering Technology background with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in construction management for electric utility projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop safe, efficient construction sequences with stakeholders.
• Supervise teams performing construction site duties on related projects.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams and protection schemes.
• Manage construction plans for multiple capital projects concurrently.
• Organize construction plan review meetings and coordinate outages.

Skills

P6 scheduling

Reading diagrams

MS Office

Outage sequencing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

ABET-accredited Engineering Technology background

Associate degree in Construction Management/Engineering Technology

High school diploma with 14 years’ experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Transmission Construction Planner Senior-PrincipalApply: Tulsa, OK: San Angelo, TX: Corpus Christi, TX: Abilene, TX: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 28, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R19829**Job Posting End Date**10-28-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**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 FacilitiesProject Management/Project SchedulingStation/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-Capital Projects/Maintenance.* Organize and lead Construction Plan review meetings.**What We're Looking For:****Transmission Construction Planner Senior SG7***Education/Experience** Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field with eight (8) years of experience in the applicable discipline;* OR Bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology or ABET accredited Engineering Technology with ten (10) years of relevant experience;* OR Associate degree in Construction Management Technology or ABET-accredited Electrical or Civil Engineering Technology with twelve (12) years of relevant experience;* OR high school diploma (or equivalent) with fourteen (14) years of experience in construction, project execution, or field operations within electric utility or infrastructure environments.**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, Transmission Engineering, Transmission Operations, or Distribution 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**