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Engineer Sr

American Electric Power

Tulsa, OKSeniorH-1B sponsor company
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Location
Tulsa, OK
Work model
On-Site
Level
Senior
H-1B history
16 approvals (FY2023)
Posted
16h ago

About this role

Job Posting End Date 08-21-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for performing highly technical estimates for Transmission line and substation projects, including very complex projects, in a safe, efficient and economical manner. This position is responsible for complying with defined project scoping and estimating procedures; gathering and integrating estimate and cost information to build & update master estimating cost models and databases; developing criteria for estimation and use of project and portfolio contingency; working with project stakeholders (i.e. project management, engineering, planning, construction, contractors, etc.) to develop, implement and continuously improve scoping and estimating processes; and mentoring and training less experienced Project Estimators.

Job Description

What you’ll do: Demonstrate effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills. Demonstrate a high-level of confidence in the ability to lead a team and a project to successful conclusion. Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management. Demonstrate an economic and business acumen with an understanding of the Engineering & Design, Procurement, Contracting, Estimating, Construction and Test & Checkout procedures and processes. Demonstrate strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities and skills. Demonstrate conflict management skills to resolve disputes and to maximize synergies with an overriding goal to do the "right thing" for the company. D emonstrate an understanding of scope management. Be accountable for project assignments. Develop the skills of organizing project activities, delegating project task assignments, setting team requirements and expectations to manage deliverables, and holding team members accountable. Develop the ability to evaluate and determine the skill sets and capabilities needed of team members to assure project success. Develop a high level of proficiency and advanced knowledge of construction methodologies. Position may require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks and meet project requirements and schedules. What we’re looking for: Engineer Sr– (SG8) Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred. *ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. 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 is: 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. ** Confirmation is required 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 Engineering Principal - (SG9) 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*.  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. *ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board

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