Electrical Engineer-UG Transmission Senior-Principal-Staff
American Electric Power · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- New Albany, Ohio, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Senior
- $84K–$177K per year
- 4–10 years
Lead the design, engineering, installation, testing, and restoration of high voltage underground cable systems.
Compensation
Engineer SG7($84,000-$105,000) Engineer Senior SG8($96,000-$125,000) Engineer Principal SG9($112,000-$145,000) Engineer Staff SG10($137,000-$177,000) $84K- $177K / Year
Responsibilities
- Develop end-to-end designs for underground transmission lines
- Perform cable route and feasibility analysis
- Produce and maintain specifications and standards
- Oversee selection and installation of advanced joints and terminations
- Qualify splice kits and accessories
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
- Nice to have: Experience with hydraulic systems for fluid filled cables
- Nice to have: Geotechnical interpretation for underground installations
- Nice to have: Grounding and shielding
- Nice to have: Familiarity with overhead standards and structural tools (PLS CADD, PLS Pole, PLS Tower)