# TRANSMISSION Construction Planner Senior-Principal at American Electric Power (AEP) > Open job at American Electric Power (AEP) in New Albany, Canton, United States. Workplace: On-site. Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/american-electric-power-aep-transmission-construction-planner-senior-principal-34an79b Posted 5 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 6 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [American Electric Power (AEP)](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/american-electric-power-aep) - Location: New Albany, Canton, United States - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $88k–129k / year - Local language: Not required - Relocation support: Likely (company policy) - Not mentioned in the job post: rotation, visa sponsorship, where you can apply from ## Job description **Job Posting End Date** 11-14-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. **Job Summary** Create detailed construction plans and sequences for capital projects by thoroughly researching project scopes and collaborating with project stakeholders including. Manage a comprehensive portfolio of assigned projects to enhance the optimization of outages and streamline construction sequences. **Job Description** **What You'll Do:** **Principal Accountabilities:** Collaborate with various project stakeholders to develop safe, efficient, and economical construction sequences including but not limited to - Energy Delivery Construction Management - Energy Delivery Project Management - Transmission & Distribution Operations - Transmission and Distribution Planning - Transmission Engineering (Station, T-Line, and P&C) - Transmission Field Services Alerting Project management Team to any risks or issues that could delay milestones/in service dates. Utilize and/or develop an in-depth level of technical knowledge in: - Construction of Transmission and Distribution Facilities - Project Management/Project Scheduling - Station/T-Line/Protection & Control Engineering - Ability to read P6 schedule to ensure Construction Plan can be executed as scheduled. - Support the prioritization of projects and identify solutions for conflicting outages to effectively execute the portfolio of capital projects, while addressing the needs of our customers and internal stakeholders - Manage Construction plans for multiple capital projects simultaneously. - Participate in periodic reviews with TFS Work Scheduling Teams to ensure outage optimization between Capital Projects and Non-Capital Projects/Maintenance. - Organize and lead Construction Plan review meetings. **What We're Looking For:** **Transmission Construction Planner Senior SG7** _Education/Experience_ - Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field with eight (8) years of experience in the applicable discipline; - OR bachelor’s degree in construction technology or ABET accredited Engineering Technology with ten (10) years of relevant experience; - OR Associate degree in Construction Management Technology or ABET-accredited Electrical or Civil Engineering Technology with twelve (12) years of relevant experience; - OR high school diploma (or equivalent) with fourteen (14) years of experience in construction, project execution, or field operations within electric utility or infrastructure environments. **Transmission Construction Planner Principal SG8** _Education/Experience_ - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related field and 8 years related experience; - OR associate’s degree in degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related field and 10 years related experience; - OR High school diploma or GED equivalent and 12 years related experience. _In addition:_ - A basic understanding of the Bulk Electric System, from a physical and/or topographical perspective, AND experience within Construction Management, Transmission Engineering, Transmission Operations, or - Distribution Operations is needed to fulfill the responsibilities of this position. - Candidates without a technical background in these areas will not be considered. - Must have strong computer skills and apply skills to provide business-specific reports. - Experience in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint/Excel) is strongly preferred. - Ability to read and interpret one-line station diagrams and transmission line switching diagrams is required. - Must be a team player, inquisitive, analytical, and be able to interact with and maintain working relationships with diverse teams. - Aptitude to understand switching and tagging and clearance points. - Clear understanding of minimum approach distances. - Capacity to lead in developing and communicating complex outage sequences to project stakeholders. - Knowledge of P&C zones of protection is strongly preferred. - Promote an all-inclusive culture of excellence. In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. **Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do** At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! American Electric Power (On-Site) #LI-Onsite #AEPCareers #Construction **Compensation Data** **Compensation Grade:** SP20-007 **Compensation Range:** $87,633.00 - $128,688.00 The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. **Hear about it first!** Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one. It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/american-electric-power-aep-transmission-construction-planner-senior-principal-34an79b: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from American Electric Power (AEP) - [Transmission Line Mechanic D](https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/american-electric-power-aep-transmission-line-mechanic-d-o177oco): American Electric Power (AEP), Upper Sandusky, United States. On-site. Pay: $28–29 / hour. Posted 5 November 2026. - [Transmission Line Mechanic C-A](https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/american-electric-power-aep-transmission-line-mechanic-c-a-8ttxk9i): American Electric Power (AEP), San Benito, United States. On-site. Pay: $35–57 / hour. 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