Staff Engineer; Site Civil Land Development

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January 26, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
R12682
** Job Posting End Date
** 01-26-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
** Job Summary
** This role is responsible to the assigned manager for performing highly advance engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
** Job Description
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AEP is seeking a civil Engineer with ten (10) or more years of civil site engineering experience and leadership skills that are searching for an opportunity to join the Civil & Geotechnical Engineering (CGE) group at American Electric Power (AEP).  This position is responsible for leading the development of transmission line proposals, as well as supporting engineering and design activities for AEP’s competitive and special projects portfolio, with a focus on large 765kV transmission buildouts.

The Engineer will oversee the proposal development for competitive project bid windows across the United States. This will involve coordinating a matrixed team of engineers to create design alternatives and evaluate options to enhance the competitiveness of project bids.  Additionally, the Engineer will support project teams in executing any projects awarded to AEP. The role also includes collaborating with Standards engineers to develop new engineering concepts, as well as coordinating with engineers from Joint Venture partners.

The primary location of this posting is in New Albany, OH**.
** Qualified candidates shall possess knowledge of civil site engineering principles through education and/or demonstrated project experience related to:
* Site Grading
* Stormwater Management
* Drainage Design/Analysis
* Roadway Design
* Erosion and Sediment Control
* Permitting* Retaining walls
* Surveying
** Desired software knowledge/experience:
*** Autodesk Products - Civil 3D / Infra Works / ACC
* Hydraflow/Hydro

CAD (or equivalent) stormwater design software Travel (~10%) is required for this position and will consist of trips to the field to diagnose civil engineering issues related to electric transmission lines and substations. Field assignments are generally within a 5-hour driving distance of the assigned office location. Some OT may be required.  
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* Minimum Requirements:

**** Staff Engineer**:
* Has typically acquired ten (10) or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in a program accredited by ABET ; OR
* Eight (8) years of related engineering experience along with a master’s or PhD in Civil Engineering from a program accredited by ABET .
* 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.
** Acceptable alternatives are:
*** Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. OR
* Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in Civil Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
*** ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
****** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
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