Transmission Line Civil Engineer: Grid of the Future

AEP Service Corporation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is seeking a Civil Engineer for Transmission Line Engineering to design and deliver infrastructure powering millions of homes and businesses. You will develop transmission line designs using PLS-CADD, evaluate structure types, and review geotechnical findings to ensure safe, reliable grids.

Collaborate with stakeholders, support scheduling and cost estimating, and contribute to the planning and execution of high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• EIT certification or licensure progress 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

Civil engineering

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

PLS-CADD

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

AEP Service Corporation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is seeking a Civil Engineer for Transmission Line Engineering to design and deliver infrastructure powering millions of homes and businesses. You will develop transmission line designs using PLS-CADD, evaluate structure types, and review geotechnical findings to ensure safe, reliable grids.

Collaborate with stakeholders, support scheduling and cost estimating, and contribute to the planning and execution of high-impact projects.