Civil Engineer Principal | New Generation & Oversight Engineering

AEP

Base: $117k - $151k; bonus/equity: discretionary s...
Onsite
Site grading and drainage design
Foundation and earthwork inputs
Stormwater permitting and bmps
AEP is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to oversee civil engineering responsibilities for power generation projects, including site design and compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should possess significant engineering experience, strong technical skills related to civil design, and effective communication capabilities

Job Summary

  • The Civil Engineer will support gas, coal, and renewable power generation retrofit and new build projects by defining civil/site design basis.
  • This role requires leading permitting and regulatory coordination including NPDES/SWPPP, stormwater, and wetlands permits.
  • AEP offers a competitive total rewards package including discretionary incentives, 401(k), pension, and health insurance alongside the base salary.

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AEP is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to oversee civil engineering responsibilities for power generation projects, including site design and compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should possess significant engineering experience, strong technical skills related to civil design, and effective communication capabilities.

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
  • Foundation and earthwork inputs
  • Stormwater permitting and BMPs
  • Hydrology/hydraulic modeling tools
  • Construction QA/QC oversight
  • Geotechnical investigation interpretation

Nice-to-have

  • Power plant cooling system experience
  • Revit/BIM workflow proficiency
  • Renewable generation civil requirements
  • Strong written communication skills
  • O&M documentation support

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)
  • 8+ years related engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation

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