New Generation

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil/Structural Engineer will support gas, coal, renewable, and new-generation power projects by establishing design basis requirements and providing civil and structural engineering oversight throughout project development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operation. Responsibilities include site development, grading, drainage, foundations, structural steel, buildings, equipment supports, roads, utilities, and other plant infrastructure. This role works closely with A/E firms, EPC contractors, OEMs, and internal stakeholders to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, constructability, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while supporting RFx activities, self-build projects, and long-term asset management.

Requirements

Strong understanding of structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, site development, drainage, stormwater, earthwork, and utility systems.
Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards (AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC, AWS, NPDES/SWPPP, etc.).
Familiarity with geotechnical engineering principles, 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.
Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; Or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Acceptable alternative: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.
Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non ABET accredited program

Responsibilities

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 applicable regulatory requirements.
Provide construction support including 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.