Engineer/Engineering Technologist-Transmission Estimating Dept.

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Job Summary

Job Description

This position will be fully onsite effective June 1, 2025.

What you’ll do:

Responsible for performing highly technical estimates for Transmission line and substation projects, including very complex projects, in a safe, efficient and economical manner. This position is responsible for complying with defined project scoping and estimating procedures; gathering and integrating estimate and cost information to build & update master estimating cost models and databases; developing criteria for estimation and use of project and portfolio contingency; working with project stakeholders (i.e. project management, engineering, planning, construction, contractors, etc.) to develop, implement and continuously improve scoping and estimating processes; and mentoring and training less experienced Project Estimators.

• Demonstrate effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills.
• Demonstrate a high-level of confidence in the ability to lead a team and a project to successful conclusion.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management.
• Demonstrate an economic and business acumen with an understanding of the Engineering & Design, Procurement, Contracting, Estimating, Construction and Test & Checkout procedures and processes.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities and skills.
• Demonstrate conflict management skills to resolve disputes and to maximize synergies with an overriding goal to do the "right thing" for the company.
• Demonstrate an understanding of scope management.
• Be accountable for project assignments.
• Develop the skills of organizing project activities, delegating project task assignments, setting team requirements and expectations to manage deliverables, and holding team members accountable.
• Develop the ability to evaluate and determine the skill sets and capabilities needed of team members to assure project success.
• Develop a high level of proficiency and advanced knowledge of construction methodologies.
• Position may require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks and meet project requirements and schedules.

What we’re looking for and what you’ll get:

Engineer Associate (SG5): ($61,647-77,057)

• 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.

Engineer (SG6): ($72,380 - $90,475)

• Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor’s degree in engineering 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 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.

Engineer (SG7): ($85,081 - $106,354)

• 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 in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*.

• Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred. *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. ** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Engineer Senior (SG8): ($96,110 - $124,941)

• Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 4 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree 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 encouraged and preferred.*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. ** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Engineer Principal (SG9): ($112,869-146,730)

• 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 preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP. *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. ** Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Engineering Technologist (SG5); ($61,647-77,057)

• This is an entry level position for new graduates with a 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 is:
• 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.

Engineering Technologist Associate (SG6): ($72,380 - $90,475)

• 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 is (1) a 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.

Engineering Technologist (SG7): ($85,081 - $106,354)

• 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 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 is (1) a 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.

Engineering Technologist Senior (SG8): ($96,110 - $124,941)

• Has typically acquired 6 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 is (1) a 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

Engineering Technologist Principal (SG9): ($112,869-146,730)

• Has typically acquired 8 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**. 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.
• *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 is(1) a 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.

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

***VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a non-ABET accredited program

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.

Compensation Data

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Compensation Range:

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.