Transmission Line Civil Engineer: Grid of the Future

AEP Service Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation is building the Grid of the Future through its Transmission Line Engineering team. You will perform engineering work on high-impact projects, applying civil and structural principles to design and deliver transmission infrastructure for millions of homes and businesses.

This role offers growth across structural, geotechnical, and transmission-line disciplines within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BE or related engineering degree is required.
• EIT certification or licensure progress preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

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 and conduct conductor tension, sag, and clearance evaluations.
• Develop transmission line designs using PLS-CAD.
• Support project scheduling, cost estimating and execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD in engineering

EIT certification

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

AEP Service Corporation is building the Grid of the Future through its Transmission Line Engineering team. You will perform engineering work on high-impact projects, applying civil and structural principles to design and deliver transmission infrastructure for millions of homes and businesses.

This role offers growth across structural, geotechnical, and transmission-line disciplines within a collaborative environment.