Senior-Principal Transmission Construction Planner

American Electric Power

. Create detailed construction plans and sequences for capital projects .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNew Albany • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $87,633 - $128,689 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Construction Management and Transmission Engineering, with a strong ability to develop and optimize construction plans for capital projects. Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to schedules.

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Construction ManagementTransmission EngineeringProject Portfolio ManagementP6 SchedulingMicrosoft Office

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Hard Skills

Construction PlanningProject ScopingOutage OptimizationRisk ManagementOne-Line Station Diagrams InterpretationSwitching and Tagging UnderstandingMinimum Approach Distances KnowledgeConstruction Sequence DevelopmentTechnical ReportingTeam Collaboration

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingTeam PlayerCommunication SkillsLeadershipInquisitive Nature

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Bulk Electric SystemTransmission OperationsDistribution OperationsP&C Zones of ProtectionConstruction Management Technology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SwitchingTFS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create detailed construction plans and sequences for capital projects
Research project scopes thoroughly
Collaborate with Energy Delivery Construction Management, Energy Delivery Project Management, Transmission & Distribution Operations, Transmission and Distribution Planning, Transmission Engineering, and Transmission Field Services
Manage a comprehensive portfolio of assigned projects
Optimize outages and streamline construction sequences
Alert the project management team to risks or issues that could delay milestones or in-service dates
Develop safe, efficient, and economical construction sequences
Read P6 schedules to ensure construction plans can be executed as scheduled
Support project prioritization and resolve conflicting outages
Manage construction plans for multiple capital projects simultaneously
Participate in reviews with TFS Work Scheduling Teams to optimize outages between capital and non-capital/maintenance projects
Organize and lead construction plan review meetings
Promote an all-inclusive culture of excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or a related field with 8 years of applicable or related experience
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology or ABET-accredited Engineering Technology with 10 years of relevant experience
Associate degree in Construction Management Technology or ABET-accredited Electrical or Civil Engineering Technology with 12 years of relevant experience
Associate degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or a related field with 10 years of related experience
High school diploma or equivalent/GED with 12–14 years of relevant experience
Basic understanding of the Bulk Electric System
Experience in Construction Management, Transmission Engineering, Transmission Operations, Distribution Operations, or related technical areas
Candidates must have a technical background in the listed areas
Strong computer skills and ability to provide business-specific reports
Experience with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel, strongly preferred
Ability to read and interpret one-line station diagrams and transmission line switching diagrams
Aptitude to understand switching, tagging, and clearance points
Clear understanding of minimum approach distances
Ability to lead development and communication of complex outage sequences
Knowledge of P&C zones of protection strongly preferred
Ability to interact with and maintain working relationships with diverse teams
Must be inquisitive, analytical, and a team player

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being
Competitive compensation
Equal employment opportunity
Company-sponsored training programs
Educational assistance
Social and recreational programs