Engineer Assc - Engineer

Job Posting End Date

11-17-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

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

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At 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!

AEP is seeking motivated engineers and engineering technologists (P&C, Station, to join our Roanoke VA and Tulsa, OK vicinity. Whether you're designing critical infrastructure, keeping our lines strong, supporting substation and telecom teams or working complex projects, your work won't go unnoticed in the communities we serve.

What You'll Do :

Protection and Control Engineering

Project scoping

Technical drawings development and review

Power flow analysis

Standards and policies application

Engineering consultant oversight

Fault simulations

Protection relay settings development

Compliance activities adherence

Project management

Learning and development

Field visits (~10% travel)

Civil / Site Engineering

Site grading design

Road design

Stormwater management design

Erosion Control design

Engineering consultant oversight

Coordinate Retaining Wall Design

Stormwater permitting support

Ordering survey

Ordering geotechnical borings

Construction monitoring / support

Perform field visits (~10% travel)

Structural Engineering

Project scoping

Technical drawings development and review

Oil Containment Design

Standards and policies application

Engineering consultant oversight

Foundation, rigid-bus and structure calculations

Compliance activities adherence

Project management

Learning and development

Field visits (~10% travel)

Note : This posting represents multiple positions posted in a range. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, and relevant skills.

What We're Looking For :

Engineer Assc / Eng Tech Assc (Grade 05) $79,000 - $82,000

This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology 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 / Engineer Tech (Grade 06-07) : $82,000 - $105,000

Has typically acquired two - four (2-4) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology 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 Grade 06 level.
• ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternatives are :

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

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 :

On-Site in our New Albany,OH OR Roanoke,VA location.

What You'll Get : $79,000 - $105,000

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.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (On-Site)

$79K - $105K / Year

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade : SP20-005

Compensation Range :

$61,647.00-77,057.50 USD

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.

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