Engineer Senior- Engineer Principle

Job Posting End Date

08-10-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

NOTE: This is an onsite position and can be filled either at the New Albany, OH, Roanoke, VA OR Tulsa, OK location.

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Job Description

NOTE: This is posted in a range and the selection will be made in one of the grade levels based on experience, education and skill set.

Civil Engineering Highly preferred.

What you’ll do:

The role of a Transmission Line Engineer on the Digital Transmission Line Model (DTLM) Team includes the development, maintenance, and governance of the AEP DTLM. The DTLM is the central repository and source of record for PLS-CADD as-built files for AEP’s Transmission Line Assets. The role requires creative thinking and problem solving to find solutions that satisfy all customers/stakeholders, as well as assuring the models meet strict safety and design standards. Ideal candidates should have scoping, design, engineering, and material procurement experience with large electrical transmission line design projects, or on similarly complex design and construction projects.

Specific Duties Include:

• Develop, maintain, and govern the AEP Digital Transmission Line Model (DTLM), which is the central repository and source of record for PLS-CADD as-built files for AEP’s Transmission Line Assets.
• Develop, maintain, and implement the standards associated to the DTLM, including processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Develop new DTLM Record Models in PLS-CADD using LiDAR or various other survey methods.
• Mentor team members on various subjects including, but not limited to DTLM processes and procedures, TLE basic principles, and AEP Safety and Culture.
• QA/QC new and existing DTLM Record Models created by internal and external engineers to ensure alignment with our standards.
• Identify new DTLM collaboration points with other business units and collaborate with these groups to maximize the DTLM data usage and value.
• Supervise and review work of outside consultants as needed.
• Ensure all work activities are performed safely according to plan and established schedules in accordance with policies, standards and rules of the company and in compliance with regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
• Take a leadership role in the Transmission Line Engineering organization. Function as a Lead Subject Matter Expert on multiple topics.
• Provide mentorship and training of personnel as requested.

What we’re looking for:

Engineer Senior SG8

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* with typically six (6) or more years related engineering experience OR four (4) years of related engineering experience along with a master’s or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*. 
• Capabilities:  Adaptability, Work Standards, Execution, Technical and Professional Knowledge, Lives the AEP Values
• License: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.
• ** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

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.**
• Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Engineer Principle SG9

Education/Experience:

• Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or

• 6 years of related engineering experience along with a master’s or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*. 
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is r