Engineer - Engineer Sr

Job Posting End Date

12-27-2025

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

Job Summary

Lead in the planning and development of standards and processes for the engineering/design and construction of HV/EHV/UHV transmission lines. Promote and advance Standards interests in working with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a full-time in office position in Tulsa, OK

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Perform engineering and design work related to the construction and maintenance of transmission lines under direct to moderate supervision. Duties and responsibilities include (but not limited to):

- Assist in the development of specifications, guidelines, and standards for transmission line design, structure and foundation design, construction, and maintenance.

- Assist in the development of specifications, standards, and testing procedures for all transmission material.

- Assist in the evaluation and approval of transmission material and suppliers.

- Work with Supply Chain to assist in managing Transmission material blankets and supplier relationships.

- Assist in the rollout and implementation of new standards and best practices to internal and external stakeholders.

- Provide engineering support to the transmission regional teams in the execution of the capital work plan.

- Basic knowledge and application of NESC (National Electrical Safety Code), IEEE publications related to all transmission material and construction, and current industry standards.

- Basic working knowledge and application of transmission line engineering catenary theory and structure load development.

- Basic working knowledge and application of transmission construction methods and practices and cost estimating.

- Assist with the solving unique engineering issues related to construction and maintenance.

- Apply basics of electrical transmission systems (e.g., grounding, shielding, insulation, EMF) in the development of standards.

- Competence with AutoCAD. Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Principal Accountabilities:

- Decision making: develops decision-making skills under guidance of higher-level employees.

- Business awareness characteristics: develops an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the local organizational unit.

- Problem solving and initiative: applies basic techniques to perform analysis associated with the resolution of routine technical problems; uses initiative in looking for opportunities and presenting new ideas and new approaches.

- Communication skills: communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing; assists in the preparation of technical reports and papers; listens to and understands instructions, and requests clarification as required.

- Interpersonal skills: demonstrates the ability to be a team player; relates to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner; sees differences in people as an opportunity.

- Technical expertise: possesses technical knowledge acquired from a Bachelors level engineering degree program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); gains familiarity with standards, codes and regulations relevant to the area of assignment; gains familiarity with pertinent equipment, materials, systems and business processes; assists higher level engineers in handling well defined portions of routine problems or analysis.

- Work performance: performs work activities as assigned and coached by higher level employees; demonstrates ability to work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.

- Planning and organization ability: prepares basic cost estimates using established standards; develops understanding of work flow of routine engineering projects; accomplishes work according to plan and schedule established by higher level employees.

- Exhibits behavior in alignment with the five Transmission cultural pillars of being Engaged, Informed, Collaborative, Mutual Care, and Solution Orientated.

- Please note: position may include international travel

What We're Looking For:

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

Engineer - Grade 6:

($82K - $105K)

- Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering 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 this level.

Acceptable alternative is:

- A 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.

Engineer - Grade 7:

($82K - $105K)

- Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master’s degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET . - Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.

Acceptable alternative is:

- A 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. Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Engineer Senior - Grade 8:

($96K - $125K)

- Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 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.

Acceptable alternative is:

- A 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.* Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

American Electric Power (On-Site)

$822K- $124K / Year

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00 - $124,940.00

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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