Engineer Associate – Senior, AEP Transmission Estimating

American Electric Power

Transmission estimating engineer developing cost estimates for AEP’s electric transmission and substation projects. Collaborating with engineering, construction, and project management teams.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRoanoke • Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $84,000 - $124,940 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing technical estimates for transmission line and substation projects, with a strong focus on project scoping, cost analysis, and compliance with ethical standards. Proficient in collaborating with engineering and project management teams to develop accurate project cost estimates and maintain estimating software integrity.

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Technical Estimating for Transmission Line ProjectsProject Scoping and Estimating ProceduresCost Estimate Development and AnalysisCollaboration with Engineering and Project ManagementEstimating Software Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Technical EstimatingCost AnalysisProject ScopingCost ModelsDatabase ManagementContingency PlanningDesign Review for Cost EffectivenessEstimating ProceduresCost Data AnalysisProject Cost Estimates

Soft Skills

CollaborationEthical BehaviorGuidance and Recommendations

Tools & Technologies

Estimating SoftwareCost Data Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer RegistrationFundamentals of Engineering Examination

Industry Keywords

Transmission Line ProjectsSubstation ProjectsCorporate ComplianceEngineering StandardsStakeholder Engagement

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform highly technical estimates for transmission line and substation projects
Support project sponsors in developing conceptual estimates
Collaborate with engineering, project management, and stakeholders to develop detailed project scopes of work
Prepare detailed project cost estimates based on approved scopes of work
Interface with planning, engineering, project engineering/management, outage management, construction, and operating company personnel
Identify, initiate, scope, status, and follow up on estimate efforts
Provide recommendations and guidance regarding estimate approaches and input requirements
Develop and analyze historical project cost records
Review and critique designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives
Adhere to standard estimating processes and review estimate bases and assumptions
Work with functional departments and service organizations to develop services labor estimates
Provide technical direction and guidance regarding estimate development, assumptions, qualifications, and issue resolution
Assist with maintaining estimating software integrity and associated cost data
Demonstrate ethical behavior and support corporate compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering in an ABET-accredited program for Engineer Associate
Bachelor's degree in engineering in an ABET-accredited program plus 2–4 or more years of related engineering experience for Engineer
Bachelor's degree in engineering in an ABET-accredited program plus 4 or more years of related engineering experience for Engineer Sr.
Alternatively, a non-ABET bachelor's degree in engineering plus a master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor's program
For Engineer Sr., alternatively 2 years of related engineering experience plus a master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Registration as a Professional Engineer in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Sr.
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Associate
Ability to perform highly technical estimates for transmission line and substation projects
Knowledge of project scoping and estimating procedures
Ability to develop and analyze project cost estimates, cost models, databases, and contingencies
Ability to collaborate with project management, engineering, planning, construction, contractors, and other stakeholders
Ability to review designs and specifications for cost effectiveness
Ability to use and maintain estimating software and associated resource and assembly cost data
Commitment to ethical behavior and compliance with the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

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