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Engineering Opportunities At American Electric Power

You'll perform engineering work activities and projects designing, maintaining and advancing our infrastructure that powers over 5 million homes and businesses across 11 states to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient transmission and distribution of electricity.

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

AEP is seeking motivated engineers and engineering technologists to join our team in the Roanoke, VA vicinity. Whether you're designing critical infrastructure, keeping our lines strong, supporting substation and telecom teams or working complex projects, your work won't go unnoticed in the communities we serve.

Protection and Control Engineering

• Project scoping
• Technical drawings development and review
• Power flow analysis
• Standards and policies application
• Engineering consultant oversight
• Fault simulations
• Protection relay settings development
• Compliance activities adherence
• Project management
• Learning and development
• Field visits (~10% travel)

Substation Engineering

• Project scoping
• Technical drawings development and review
• Grounding, Lightning shielding, and lighting studies
• Standards and policies application
• Engineering consultant oversight
• Material identification and ordering
• Compliance activities adherence
• Project management
• Learning and development
• Field visits (~10% travel)

Transmission Line Engineering

• Plan and scope T-Line projects
• Communicate with stakeholders
• Structure type selection
• Geotechnical Report evaluation
• Design of multiple foundation types
• Wire tension & clearance evaluation
• PLS-CADD Design
• Develop Construction Packages
• Construction support
• Engineering consultant oversight
• Perform field visits (~10% travel)

Civil/Site Engineering

• Site grading design
• Road design
• Stormwater management design
• Erosion Control design
• Engineering consultant oversight
• Coordinate Retaining Wall Design
• Stormwater permitting support
• Ordering survey
• Ordering geotechnical borings
• Construction monitoring/support
• Perform field visits (~10% travel)

Geotechnical Engineering

• Research Geologic Hazards
• Plan Subsurface Investigations
• Review Geotechnical Reports
• Foundation type selection
• Foundation Design
• Retaining Wall Design
• Landslide Mitigation
• Support Civil Grading Designs
• Construction monitoring/support
• Consultant oversight
• Perform field visits (~20% travel)

Structural Engineering

• Project scoping
• Technical drawings development and review
• Oil Containment Design
• Standards and policies application
• Engineering consultant oversight
• Foundation, rigid-bus and structure calculations
• Compliance activities adherence
• Project management
• Learning and development
• Field visits (~10% travel)

Note: This posting represents multiple positions posted in a range. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, and relevant skills.

What We're Looking For:

Engineer Assc/ Eng Tech Assc (Grade 05) $79,000 - $82,000

• This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology in a program accredited by ABET*
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.

Engineer / Engineer Tech (Grade 06-07): $82,000 - $105,000

• Has typically acquired two - four (2-4) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology in a program accredited by ABET*
• Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at Grade 06 level.

*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternatives are:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. OR
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.

NOTE: ABET accredited program requirement may be waived at the discretion of VP or Executive level and above based on relevant qualifications and experience.

On-Site in our Roanoke, VA location

$79,000 - $105,000

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.