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Civil Structural Engineer / Engineering Technologist to Senior

American Electric Power
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jun 2026
💰 $129,000/yr($74,551/yr$129,000/yr)

About the role

Job Posting End Date

06-20-2026

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

Job Summary

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

 What you’ll do:

  • Provide civil/structural engineering support for substation capital projects,
  • Perform mathematical calculations required to accomplish assigned work. These might include:

- Calculations for sizing and design of oil containment systems

- Runoff/drainage calculations for design of stormwater conveyance/retention systems

- Calculations for analysis and design of substation structures, foundations and rigid-bus

- Sag-tension calculations for strain bus design

Proficiency in the use of structural analysis software preferred (i.e. STAAD.Pro)

  • Provide engineering for substation capital projects
  • Complete grounding, lightning shielding, and lighting studies
  • Prepare station configuration and layouts
  • Work with project planners to develop substation solutions
  • Develop station project functional and detail scoping documents working with all project stakeholders
  • Assist project managers with the development and maintenance of station engineering activities and deliverables within Primavera P6 project schedules
  • Oversee work performed by internal designers or consulting engineering firms on the design of select projects
  • Provide support to construction and professional field service personnel to resolve issues and concerns during the construction phase of projects
  • Collaborate with various departments during the course of the project

What we’re looking for:

Engineer/Engineering Technologist Associate SG6

  • This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering 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.

**Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license. 

Engineer/ Engineering Technologist SG7

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

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

Acceptable alternative is:

  • 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.

Engineering Technologist SG7

  • Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles;
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering technology* in a program accredited by ABET**.
     

*A degree in engineering technology is the preferred degree: however, engineering degrees will also be considered.
**ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering technology (non-ABET) plus a master’s degree or PhD in engineering technology from a university with an ABET accredited bachelor’s program

Engineer/Engineering Technologist Senior SG8

  • Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
  • Or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*;

Acceptable alternative is:

  • 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.

Engineering Technologist Senior SG8

  • Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles;
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering technology* in a program accredited by ABET**.

*A degree in engineering technol

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American Electric Power

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