Underground Transmission Engineer – HV Cable Lead

American Electric Power Co.; Tulsa, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support underground transmission systems in Tulsa, OK. You will design and integrate network facilities, lead project execution, and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure safe, reliable power delivery.

The role involves advanced knowledge of underground infrastructure, project management, and engineering analysis, including coordination of outages, inspections, and standards development.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with relevant ABET accreditation
• Two or more years of related engineering experience or higher per role levels

Responsibilities

• Design standard and non-standard underground network facilities and circuits
• Coordinate project design and procurement for network and substations
• Lead engineering reviews and provide construction support from planning to closeout
• Develop multi-year capital plans and manage project budgets
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders on outages and installations

Skills

Underground transmission

Mechanical design

Project management

Engineering analysis

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

CYME load-flow

PI Vision

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support underground transmission systems in Tulsa, OK. You will design and integrate network facilities, lead project execution, and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure safe, reliable power delivery.

The role involves advanced knowledge of underground infrastructure, project management, and engineering analysis, including coordination of outages, inspections, and standards development.