Transmission Construction Planner Senior-Principal

Responsible for performing duties and assignments associated with the construction of Transmission Line or Transmission/Distribution Station facilities, including those of a complex nature. May also supervise others performing similar or related construction site duties on related projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various project stakeholders to develop safe, efficient, and economical construction sequences, including but not limited to:
  • Energy Delivery Construction Management
  • Energy Delivery Project Management
  • Transmission & Distribution Operations
  • Transmission and Distribution Planning
  • Transmission Engineering (Station, T-Line, and P&C)
  • Transmission Field Services
• Alert project management teams to any risks or issues that could delay milestones or in-service dates.
• Utilize and/or develop an in-depth level of technical knowledge in:
  • Construction of Transmission and Distribution Facilities
  • Project Management/Project Scheduling
  • Station/T-Line/Protection & Control Engineering
• Read P6 schedules to ensure the Construction Plan can be executed as scheduled.
• Support the prioritization of projects and identify solutions for conflicting outages to effectively execute the portfolio of capital projects while addressing customer and internal stakeholder needs.
• Manage Construction plans for multiple capital projects simultaneously.
• Participate in periodic reviews with TFS Work Scheduling Teams to ensure outage optimization between Capital Projects and Non-Capital Projects/Maintenance.
• Organize and lead Construction Plan review meetings.

Requirements

• Transmission Construction Planner Senior SG7:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field with eight (8) years of experience in the applicable discipline; OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology or ABET-accredited Engineering Technology with ten (10) years of relevant experience; OR
  • Associate degree in Construction Management Technology or ABET-accredited Electrical or Civil Engineering Technology with twelve (12) years of relevant experience; OR
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) with fourteen (14) years of experience in construction, project execution, or field operations within electric utility or infrastructure environments.
• Transmission Construction Planner Principal SG8:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related field and 8 years of related experience; OR
  • Associate’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related field and 10 years of related experience; OR
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent and 12 years of related experience.
• A basic understanding of the Bulk Electric System, from a physical and/or topographical perspective, and experience within Construction Management, Transmission Engineering, Transmission Operations, or Distribution Operations.
• Strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint/Excel) strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line station diagrams and transmission line switching diagrams.
• Must be a team player, inquisitive, analytical, and able to interact with and maintain working relationships with diverse teams.
• Aptitude to understand switching and tagging and clearance points.
• Clear understanding of minimum approach distances.
• Capacity to lead in developing and communicating complex outage sequences to project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of P&C zones of protection is strongly preferred.
• Promote an all-inclusive culture of excellence.

Location

This role is on-site in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Shreveport, Louisiana; or Marshall or Longview, Texas.

Pay

• Transmission Construction Planner Senior SG7: $87,633 - $109,544 per year
• Transmission Construction Planner Principal SG8: $98,993 - $128,689 per year

Benefits

AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Physical Demands

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently 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.