Civil Engineer

## Civil Engineer Apply locations:
New Albany, OHtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 11, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
R15707
** Job Posting End Date
** 06-11-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
** Job Summary
** In this role, you'll be responsible to the assigned manager 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.
** Job Description
** Seeking a Civil Engineer with civil site engineering experience and leadership skills that's searching for an opportunity to join the Civil / Geotechnical Engineering (CGE) group at American Electric Power (AEP).  This position offers unique career development opportunities and challenging assignments across AEP’s 11-state footprint performing civil site engineering, land development, stormwater management design, and roadway design assignments for Electric Substation, Transmission Line, and Telecommunications projects.

The primary location of this posting is in
** New Albany, OH.
** Qualified candidates shall possess knowledge of civil site engineering principles through education and/or demonstrated project experience related to:
• site grading
• stormwater management
• drainage design/analysis
• roadway design
• erosion and sediment control
• permitting•            surveying

Knowledge and/or experience using AutoCAD and Civil3D software is strongly preferred.

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.

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 OT may be required, as approved.
** Technical Expertise**:
Possesses intermediate level knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analysis. Demonstrates competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of moderate complexity. (e.g., by dividing the problem into component steps, and performing the analysis necessary to complete each step). Exhibits ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment.

Demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.
** Leadership & Guidance:
** Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to complete routine activities. Performs routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher-level employees. Follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees.
** Planning & Organization Ability:
** Coordinates the development of input necessary to forecast costs for the routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc. Uses scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Initiates corrective action when project objectives are not being met. Problem Solving & Initiative:
Resolves and initiates solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin. Demonstrates ability to identify problems that are beyond the normal routine. Demonstrates ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.
** Communication**:
Develops, reviews, or presents technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses in as clear, concise and effective fashion.
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