Transmission Line Design Engineer

American Electric Power; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks an engineer to perform intermediate level work on transmission line projects, applying engineering knowledge to deliver safe, reliable energy solutions. You will support project planning, cost estimates, and execution under guidance, while developing technical competency and collaboration across teams.

The role emphasizes coordinating work, understanding standards, and applying basic analytical methods to routine problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 2+ years of related engineering experience.
• Master’s degree may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
• PE license may waive the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and scope Transmission Line projects.
• Communicate with stakeholders.
• Structure type selection.
• Geotechnical report evaluation.
• Design of multiple foundation types.
• Wire tension and clearance evaluation.
• PLS-CADD design.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred for entry-level)

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Tools

PLS-CADD

Geotechnical report evaluation

Job description

American Electric Power seeks an engineer to perform intermediate level work on transmission line projects, applying engineering knowledge to deliver safe, reliable energy solutions. You will support project planning, cost estimates, and execution under guidance, while developing technical competency and collaboration across teams.

The role emphasizes coordinating work, understanding standards, and applying basic analytical methods to routine problems.