Transmission Line Civil Engineer — Grid & PLS-CADD

American Electric Power; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Ohio seeks a civil engineer to plan, scope, and design transmission line infrastructure, including foundations and conductor evaluations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Eng, ABET accredited, and ideally EIT licensure progress, with strong analytical and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

You will work with stakeholders to advance grid modernization initiatives using PLS-CADD and cost-efficient project planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or an ABET-accredited discipline.
• EIT certification or progress toward licensure preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and design transmission line infrastructure.
• Evaluate foundations and conductors for safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support grid modernization.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Technical communication

Collaboration

Project planning

Cost estimation

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

American Electric Power in Ohio seeks a civil engineer to plan, scope, and design transmission line infrastructure, including foundations and conductor evaluations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Eng, ABET accredited, and ideally EIT licensure progress, with strong analytical and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

You will work with stakeholders to advance grid modernization initiatives using PLS-CADD and cost-efficient project planning.