Civil​/Structural Engineer at American Electric Power Fulton, AR

Job Summary

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing intermediate level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

We are considering candidates at two different levels for this position and candidates will be evaluated for the highest position to which they qualify based on their experience and educational background.

• Technical Expertise: Possesses advanced knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analyses. Understands interrelationship between systems and component equipment. Analyzes and recommends enhancements to business processes.
• Leadership and Guidance: Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to perform routine engineering work. Performs routine engineering activity independently. Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees. Planning and Organizational Ability:
  Develops input necessary to forecast costs for the routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc.
• Problem Solving and Initiative: Resolves and initiates solutions to routine and/or moderately complex problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin. Identifies problems that are beyond the normal routine. Seeks out opportunities and embraces new ideas and approaches.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Helps coordinate the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Leads aspects of team effort. Effectively leverages skills developed from company programs such as Power Up & Lead.

• Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil Engineering strongly preferred) 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: (1) 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.
• VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non-ABET accredited program.

• 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.

This position may be based in either Tulsa, OK, Fulton, AR, Hallsville, TX, Lawton, OK, or Shreveport, LA.

Compensation Grade: SP20-007

Compensation Range: $85,.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.

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 (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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