Transmission Line Civil Engineer – Grid Design & Impact

AEP; New Albany (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP's Transmission Line Engineering team is seeking an engineer to design and deliver infrastructure that powers millions of homes and businesses. You will work on high-impact transmission projects and develop expertise in structural, geotechnical, and transmission line engineering.

Responsibilities include planning projects, evaluating structure types, reviewing geotechnical reports, designing foundations, and using PLS-CADD, with collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related ABET-accredited program.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in structural, geotechnical, or utility infrastructure design.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative 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

Team collaboration

Communication skills

EIT certification

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

AEP's Transmission Line Engineering team is seeking an engineer to design and deliver infrastructure that powers millions of homes and businesses. You will work on high-impact transmission projects and develop expertise in structural, geotechnical, and transmission line engineering.

Responsibilities include planning projects, evaluating structure types, reviewing geotechnical reports, designing foundations, and using PLS-CADD, with collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to