Transmission Line Civil Engineer – Build Grid of the Future

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Competitive pay

Educational opportunities

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks a Civil Engineer – Transmission Line Engineering to design and deliver critical transmission infrastructure, leveraging structural and geotechnical expertise. This role offers exposure to high-impact projects and advanced design tools.

You will plan line projects, review geotechnical data, develop foundations, and use PLS-CADD while collaborating with stakeholders to schedule, cost and execute programs safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (ABET-accredited).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in structural, geotechnical, or utility infrastructure design.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• EIT certification or progress toward licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and scope transmission line projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Select and evaluate transmission structure types.
• Review geotechnical reports and foundation recommendations.
• Design transmission structure foundations.
• Perform conductor tension, sag, and clearance evaluations.
• Develop transmission line designs using PLS-CADD.
• Support project scheduling, cost estimating, and project execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Interest in structural/geotechnical/ut

EIT certification progress toward lic

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's or PhD in engineering from ABET program (preferred)

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

American Electric Power Co. in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks a Civil Engineer – Transmission Line Engineering to design and deliver critical transmission infrastructure, leveraging structural and geotechnical expertise. This role offers exposure to high-impact projects and advanced design tools.

You will plan line projects, review geotechnical data, develop foundations, and use PLS-CADD while collaborating with stakeholders to schedule, cost and execute programs safely and efficiently.