Transmission Construction Representative - Senior, Principal

AEP; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Abilene, TX seeks a Transmission Construction Representative at Senior/Principal level to lead complex transmission projects from site to completion. You will supervise crews, coordinate permits, and ensure safety and environmental compliance.

The role requires a construction/engineering degree with extensive project management experience and the ability to work across project teams, including external contractors and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in construction/engineering fields with project management emphasis.
• Experience in electric project/construction oversight required for higher levels.
• Strong reading of civil, electrical drawings and permits.
• Proven ability to coordinate with multiple teams and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction site management for transmission line/station projects.
• Oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental permits.
• Coordinate with environmental, ROW, and siting teams on approvals.
• Review drawings and provide feedback to engineering before issuance.
• Ensure timely material ordering, delivery, and inventory on site.
• Support outages planning and scheduling with project teams.
• Lead meetings on safety expectations and lessons learned at closeout.

Skills

Project management

Construction oversight

Team leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in construction management

Bachelor's in Electrical/Civil Eng

Associate in Construction Tech/PM

High School diploma + 6 yrs exp

Tools

MS 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

GIS

PDF editor

Smartsheet

Scheduling Software

Job description

Transmission Construction Representative - Senior, Principal### Transmission Construction Representative - Senior, PrincipalApply: Abilene, TX: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 9, 2026 (10 days left to apply): R19500**Job Posting End Date**11-09-2026Please 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:*** Provide construction site management for all aspects and activities of transmission station and line construction to facilitate project completion within budget, schedule, and scope. Provide oversight for transmission station and line construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State & Local Regulations. Provide project quality assurance and quality control oversight to ensure adherence to Engineering specifications and standards. Provide progress updates on construction activities and milestones to the project team. Provide oversight for OSHA compliance requirements in accordance with AEP’s safety compliance oversight program. Perform site safety observations and complete documentation as required. Conduct meetings to set AEP’s Safety and Environmental expectations for crews working on site.* Coordinate work activities with AEP environmental teams and contractors to ensure compliance with AEP’s Environmental policies and procedures as well as all Federal, State and Local regulations. Provide oversight to ensure compliance with SWPPP and all applicable environmental permits. Work with Project Team to ensure all permits are properly closed/terminated as required at the end of project or when no longer needed.* Coordinate with Right-of-Way and Siting teams to ensure landowner and governmental agreements are properly carried out. Ensure all required permits for road crossings, river crossings, railroad crossing, ROW clearing, access roads, etc., have been obtained prior to start of work. Work with Project Team to ensure all permits are properly closed/terminated as required at the end of project or when no longer needed.* Provide construction expertise to facilitate an optimal engineered design. Review applicable project documents and drawings prior to final issuance as requested and provide feedback. Proficient at reading and interpreting civil grading drawings, grounding and foundation drawings, conduit/cable schedule and wiring diagrams, electrical assembly drawings, One-Lines, Switching diagrams, bus wiring diagrams, steel drawings, PNP drawings, Manufacture’s drawings, SWPPP, etc. Work with project teams to correct/resolve any construction, material, or engineered related issues that occur or are discovered during the construction phase of the project. Provide and submit Field Mark Prints to agree with as built installations. Attend and provide adequate and detailed feedback on lessons learned, issues encountered, and best practices during project closeout meetings as requested.* Provide oversight to verify project material and equipment has been ordered and scheduled to arrive on time to meet project milestones. Collaborate with Engineering and Procurement on any material or equipment shortages/deficiencies to ensure issues are identified and escalated. Ensure project material and equipment is properly receipted for when it arrives on site. Ensure material and equipment is properly identified, inventoried, and stored on site. Ensure material and equipment is properly handled and installed per engineering specifications and standards. Ensure proper coordination of material deliveries between contractors and Supply Chain team/laydown yards.* Collaborate with Outage Planning team on project outage schedule and sequences as requested. Take ownership of project outage plan per Capital Outage Planning Process. Provide oversight of all dispatched operating orders and clearances. Provide oversight to ensure contractor work plans are sufficient to meet scheduled outage windows properly and safely; and ensure no system operating errors occur.* Provide oversight to ensure proper coordination of resources for all phases of project construction. Including, but not limited to contractor resources, third party inspection resources, manufacture’s representatives, resources for testing and commissioning activities, and any other internal AEP or external resources as required. Provide technical guidance for company/contractor resources regarding construction of transmission line and station facilities as required.* Provide In-Service notifications to the project team to ensure timely accounting of project assets.* Provide compliance required attestation documentation for all installed facilities that are identified as Most Limiting Series Element (MLSE) for the bulk electric system.* Complete Construction Management’s portion of the Capital Commissioning Checklist and ensure proper exemptions have been provided.* Participate in the evaluation of estimates/bids for projects. Approve contractor timesheets if required. Assist in the validation of invoice charges as requested by the project team.* Provide oversight of contractor resources during major storm restoration efforts and emergency failures as requested.* Assist with the development and delivery of training as requested.* Competency with technical tools and applications, mobile devices tablet/phone; including but not limited to: Microsoft suite (MS 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) GIS, PDF editor, Smartsheet, Scheduling Software. **What we’re looking for:****Transmission Construction Representative SG7***Education/Experience:** Bachelor’s degree in construction management science with emphasis on project/construction management* OR bachelor’s degree in construction technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related technology field with a minimum of 2 years of project/construction management work experience* OR an associate degree in Construction Management Technology, Project Management, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or related technology field with 4 years’ work experience in the electric industry, or project/construction management/oversight* OR High School graduate or equivalent with 6 years related experience in electric industry or project management/oversight**Transmission Construction Representative Senior SG8***Education/Experience:** Bachelor’s degree in construction management science with emphasis on project/construction management* OR bachelor’s degree in construction technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related technology field with a minimum of 6 years of project/construction management work experience* OR an associate degree in Construction Management Technology, Project Management, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or related technology field with 8 years’ work experience in the electric industry, or project/construction management/oversight* OR High School graduate or equivalent with 10 years related experience in electric industry or project management/oversight**Transmission Construction Representative Principal SG9***Education/Experience:** Bachelor’s degree in construction management science with emphasis on project/construction management or bachelor’s degree in construction technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related technology field with a minimum of 8 years of project/construction management work experience* OR an associate degree in Construction Management Technology, Project Management, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or related technology field with 10 years’ work experience in the electric industry, or project/construction management/oversight* OR High School graduate or equivalent with 12 years related experience in electric industry or project management/oversight*In addition:** Up to 20% travel to job site* Civil and Electrical Construction experience preferred.* Flexibility on work schedule, including weekends. 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)#LI-Onsite#AEPCareers#Transmission#constructionrepresentative**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-006**Compensation Range:**$87,633.00 - $151,132.50The 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.