Electrical Engineer-UG Transmission Senior-Principal-Staff

American Electric Power (AEP)

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New Albany, OH Posted 11 days ago $84,000–$105,000 / year
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TL;DR

AEP is seeking an underground transmission Subject Matter Expert to join their engineering team at a senior level, responsible for leading the design, installation, testing, and restoration of high voltage cable systems across various applications. This role involves developing end-to-end designs, setting enterprise-wide electrical standards, overseeing complex jointing and termination practices, and executing thermal performance analysis using tools like CYMCAP. The ideal candidate will have expertise in solid dielectric XLPE and fluid-filled pipe-type cables, as well as experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD for design work. They should be proficient in IEEE and IEC standards related to cable systems and testing, and possess strong communication skills for stakeholder engagements. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring AEP’s power delivery is safe, reliable, and resilient on a large scale.

Skills

CYMCAP IEEE 48 IEEE 404 IEC 60840 AEIC CS9 National Electrical Safety Code MicroStation AutoCAD Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Solid Dielectric XLPE VLF Testing Hi-Pot Testing Offline PD Testing Sheath Integrity Testing TDR PLS CADD PLS Pole PLS Tower

What you'll do

  • Develop end-to-end designs for underground transmission lines including duct bank configurations and conduit sizing.
  • Perform cable route analysis, feasibility studies, and installation engineering for high voltage systems.
  • Oversee selection and installation of advanced joints and terminations for power cables.
  • Execute ampacity studies using CYMCAP or similar tools to determine thermal performance.
  • Lead post-installation testing programs including VLF and Hi-Pot tests for power cable systems.

What we're looking for

  • Deep expertise in solid dielectric XLPE and high-pressure fluid-filled pipe-type cable systems.
  • Extensive experience with complex jointing and termination practices for underground transmission lines.
  • Proficiency in thermal performance analysis using CYMCAP or similar tools.
  • Strong background in system design, engineering, and standards development for underground transmission projects.
  • Experience leading testing, commissioning, and diagnostics of power cables and accessories.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive emergency restoration and reliability improvements for cable systems.

Market check

Salary context

This $84,000–$105,000 range sits above 3% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$120,100–$199,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$128,650–$194,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About American Electric Power (AEP)

American Electric Power (AEP) is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to customers across 11 states through an extensive transmission and distribution network. Industry: Electric Utilities

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