Civil Engineer Principal | New Generation & Oversight Engineering

American Electric Power

Base: $117k - $151k; bonus/equity: discretionary s...
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Site grading and drainage design expertise
Foundation and earthwork design criteria
Stormwater bmps and hec-ras modeling
** American Electric Power is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to support various power generation projects by defining civil/site design criteria and delivering engineering scope throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil engineering, particularly in power generation, and will collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. **

Job Summary

  • The Civil Engineer will support gas, coal, and renewable power generation retrofit and new build projects by defining civil/site design basis.
  • Key responsibilities include developing design criteria for grading, drainage, foundations, and coordinating with AE/EPC teams for constructability.
  • AEP offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary between $117K and $151K, incentives, and comprehensive benefits.

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** American Electric Power is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to support various power generation projects by defining civil/site design criteria and delivering engineering scope throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil engineering, particularly in power generation, and will collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. **

Salary

Base: $117K - $151K; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary short-/long-term incentives; Benefits: 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Site grading and drainage design expertise
  • Foundation and earthwork design criteria
  • Stormwater BMPs and HEC-RAS modeling
  • Geotechnical report interpretation skills
  • Construction QA/QC and safety compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Power plant cooling system experience
  • Revit BIM workflow proficiency
  • Environmental permitting preparation
  • Renewable generation civil requirements
  • Strong stakeholder collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)
  • 8+ years of related engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • Master's or PhD in Engineering acceptable alternative

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