Job Posting End Date
06-17-2025Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We DoAt AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Job Description
AEP is seeking a Civil Engineer with six (6) or more years of civil site engineering experience and leadership skills who's searching for an exciting opportunity to join the Civil & Geotechnical Engineering (CGE) group at American Electric Power (AEP). This position offers unique career development opportunities and challenging assignments across AEP’s 11-state footprint. Showcase your talents and skills while performing civil site engineering, land development, stormwater management design, and roadway design assignments for Electric Substation, Transmission Line, and Telecommunications projects.
The primary location of this posting is in Roanoke, VA.
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
• retaining walls
• erosion and sediment control
• permitting
• surveying
What We're Looking For:
- 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.
Education/Experience Requirements:
The Engineer Sr has typically acquired six (6) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or four (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.
*VP or above may waive the ABET Accreditation requirement
Where You'll Work:
On-site at the Roanoke, VA 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.
What You'll Get:
Engineer Sr (Grade 08) $105,000 - $130,000
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.
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-008Compensation Range:
$96,110.00-124,940.00 USDThe 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.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
