American Electric Power · 2 days ago
Civil Engineer Principal
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Responsibilities
Technical Expertise:
Engineer Principal: Exhibits advanced level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as a resource for the company in an area such as system production, underground systems, extensive control systems, thermo-hydraulic control systems, distribution standards, fossil or nuclear plant operations, etc.
Leadership & Guidance:
Engineer Principal: Influences the direction of thinking throughout the organizational unit as a recognized authority in an area of expertise. Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company and assumes the role of project or function manager for assigned tasks.
Planning & Organization Ability:
Engineer Principal: Develops, recommends, and implements plans that include all scheduling, resource, and cost information and control required to address complex engineering problems that require the input and efforts of a wide array of entities both internal and external to the company.
Problem Solving & Initiative:
Engineer Principal: Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems that require multi-functional, or organizational, interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques. Develops opportunities and new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact.
Communication:
Engineer Principal: Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc. Projects credibility and competence on technical issues and has highly developed presentation skills.
Interpersonal Skills:
Engineer Principal: Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia. Networks throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.
Decision Making:
Engineer Principal: Possesses the experience and knowledge to make some technical decisions based on calculated risks without management review. Makes decisions affecting long-range plans and goals based on analysis of highly uncertain input and outcomes. Visualizes long-term results. Makes decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist. Makes decisions that have an impact across organizational boundaries.
Business Awareness & Characteristics:
Engineer Principal: Demonstrates vision in identifying business opportunities for the organizational unit. Understands how strategies and decisions impact the relationship with our customers and suppliers.
Qualification
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Required
6 or more years of civil site engineering experience
Leadership skills
Knowledge of civil site engineering principles including site grading, stormwater management, drainage design/analysis, roadway design, retaining walls, erosion and sediment control, permitting, and surveying
Experience using AutoCAD and Civil3D software
Ability to assess and recommend civil engineering solutions
Collaboration skills with non-civil engineers and project stakeholders
Travel (~10%) required for field assignments related to electric transmission lines and substations
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering in a program accredited by ABET
Professional Engineer (PE) registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico for Engineer Sr
8 or more years of related engineering experience for Engineer Principal
Preferred
Knowledge and/or experience using AutoCAD and Civil3D software
Master's degree or PhD in Civil Engineering from a program accredited by ABET
Professional Engineer (PE) registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico for Engineer Principal
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (20)
2022 (32)
2021 (17)
2020 (22)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.53BKey Investors
GRIP ProgramInvenergy
2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-18Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
1978-01-13IPO· nyse:AEP
Leadership Team
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