Civil/Structural Engineer – Principal

American Electric Power

. Develop civil and structural design criteria, standards, and specifications .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeColumbus • Louisiana • United StatesLead💰 $116,255 - $151,133 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil and structural engineering design, including site development, drainage, and utility systems, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Proficient in project management, technical report preparation, and cross-functional coordination to support construction and lifecycle asset management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineer (PE) RegistrationCivil and Structural DesignSite Development and DrainageTechnical Report PreparationProject Management and Coordination

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringHydrologic AnalysisHydraulic AnalysisConstruction PracticesUtility SystemsAnalytical TechniquesCPM SchedulingPERT Scheduling

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTechnical WritingCross-Functional CoordinationTraining and Guidance

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeEngineering Document Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

AISCACIASCEIBCAWSNPDES/SWPPPEnvironmental ComplianceRegulatory RequirementsConstruction SupportLifecycle Asset Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop civil and structural design criteria, standards, and specifications
Perform and review analyses, calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction deliverables
Support site grading, drainage, stormwater management, foundations, structural steel, buildings, roads, paving, and utilities
Coordinate geotechnical, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C interfaces
Review OEM and vendor equipment loads, anchorage, installation constraints, and support requirements
Support permitting, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements
Provide construction support through RFIs, inspections, QA/QC, shop drawing review, NCR resolution, and as-built documentation
Evaluate retrofit and modification projects and support lifecycle asset management planning
Support project estimates, schedules, procurement activities, and technical evaluations
Coordinate work activities and provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
Prepare, review, and present technical reports, improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses
Identify stakeholders, build consensus, resolve conflicts, and make decisions within established policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 or more years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Or 6 years of related engineering experience with a Master's or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy the degree requirement if the candidate obtains a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license
Acceptable alternative: Bachelor’s degree in non-ABET engineering plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited Bachelor's program
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred unless waived by the organization's EVP
Strong understanding of structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, site development, drainage, stormwater, earthwork, and utility systems
Knowledge of AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC, AWS, NPDES/SWPPP, and other applicable industry codes and standards
Familiarity with geotechnical engineering, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, construction practices, and power plant infrastructure
Strong communication, technical writing, and cross-functional coordination skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering document management systems
Intermediate-level engineering knowledge and proficiency applying theory and analytical techniques
Ability to coordinate work activities and provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
Ability to use CPM, PERT, and flow charts for scheduling and planning
Understanding of utility regulation, financing, budgeting, and approval processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package supporting employees’ overall well-being
Competitive compensation
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company-sponsored training programs
Educational assistance
Social and recreational programs