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AEP Ohio

Engineer Assc - Engineer (Site Civil / Geotechnical)

AEP Ohio, Roanoke, Virginia, United States, 24000

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Job Summary 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.

Job Description 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.

Site Civil Engineer Responsibilities

site grading

stormwater management

drainage design/analysis

roadway design

erosion and sediment control

permitting

surveying

Desired software knowledge/experience:

Autodesk Products – Civil 3D / InfraWorks / ACC

Hydraflow/HydroCAD (or equivalent) stormwater design software

Geotechnical Engineer Responsibilities

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

Desired software knowledge/experience:

SLOPE/W (or equivalent) slope stability software

FAD Tools, LPILE, SHAFT, GROUP, etc. foundation design software

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

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.

Engineer Associate Qualifications

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.

Acceptable alternatives:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non‑ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S.

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.

Where You'll Work Multiple sites available, including Roanoke, VA and Tulsa, OK. On-site at the assigned office 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 overtime may be required, as approved.

What You'll Get Engineer Associate – Engineer Sr: $84,000 – $105,000 per year.

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that supports overall well‑being.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-005

Compensation Range: $72,380.00 – $124,940.00

Physical Demand Level S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Tasks include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, walking or standing as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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