Transmission Line Engineer

About the role

The position falls within the transmission department of the organization. The engineer will be working with senior engineers to complete projects that support our utility customers. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the engineering and design activities related to transmission line design such as engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management
• Prepare project construction documents such as: plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material, and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material
• Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates
• Design new transmission facilities with voltages ranging from 12 kV and 765 kV
• Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design project
• Conduct contractor bid and construction meetings and assist in ensuring that work activities are performed safely and in accordance with plans and established schedules, and in accordance with AEP policies, rules and standards, and in compliance with external regulations
• Cook up with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors to secure project permits
• Function as a project lead for transmission projects
• Cook up with work activities of others within the work group and department to complete transmission projects
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
• Initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met
• Work under supervision of higher-level engineers

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in utilities working with Transmission Line Design
• Two to five years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish
• Two to five years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for Transmission Lines projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET)
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience
• An EIT License is desirable but not required

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.