Engineer Assc - Engineer; Site Civil​/Geotechnical

Job Posting End Date

02-18-2026

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

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.

AEP is seeking site civil engineers and geotechnical engineers who are searching for an exciting opportunity to join the Civil & Geotechnical Engineering (CGE) group at American Electric Power (AEP). You ll have an opportunity for a unique career development experience with challenging assignments across AEP’s 11-state footprint.

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
• surveying

• Autodesk Products - Civil 3D / Infra Works / ACC
• Hydraflow/Hydro
  
  CAD (or equivalent) stormwater design software

Qualified candidates shall possess knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles through education and/or demonstrated project experience related to the following core areas:

• Earthwork, retaining wall, slope stability and landslide mitigation design
• Foundation design (drilled piers, steel grillages, steel caissons, micro piles, helical piles, driven piles, and guy anchors)
• Subsurface investigations and desktop geologic research
• Geotechnical construction

• SLOPE/W (or equivalent) slope stability software
• FAD Tools, LPILE, SHAFT, GROUP, etc. foundation design software
• Civil 3D
• ArcGIS

• Knowledge and/or experience using AutoCAD and Civil3D software is required.
• Successful candidates will possess the proven ability to assess and recommend best case civil engineering solutions and collaborate with higher level non-civil engineers and other project stakeholders in solving civil engineering related challenges in consideration of safety, performance, cost, constructability, risk, and liability.

These positions are posted at multiple grade levels and offer a range of opportunities for advancement. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate s education, experience, and relevant skills. The minimum qualifications below are for Engineer Associate.

Engineer Assoc:

• 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.

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

• 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.

We have multiple positions available. You ll on-site in Roanoke, VA or Tulsa, OK location

• 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.
• Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day.
• Some OT may be required, as approved.

Engineer Assoc - Engineer Sr: $84,000 - $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.