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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 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.
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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.
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 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.
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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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Principal Planner
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
A master's degree in urban planning, public policy, or a closely related field generally satisfies EB-2's advanced-degree standard. If you hold only a bachelor's degree, document five years of progressive planning experience to qualify under the bachelor's-plus-five rule before you apply.
Search for employers with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to browse Principal Planner roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting organizations that have already navigated PERM rather than pitching the process cold to HR teams unfamiliar with it.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer files a prevailing wage request with OFLC before the PERM recruitment phase begins. Check the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area so you understand the wage level your offer must meet and can flag mismatches before they cause a PERM denial.
Understand how priority dates affect your timeline
Nationals of India and China face significant backlogs for EB-2 and EB-3 categories because per-country annual limits apply. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from USCIS to track your priority date before accepting an offer, since your wait could extend well beyond PERM approval.
Document your AICP status and project portfolio
Employers sponsoring PERM for a Principal Planner role must justify the specific degree and experience requirements in the job description. Having AICP certification and a verifiable portfolio of complex projects strengthens both the PERM job description and your I-140 supporting evidence.
Use AC21 portability if you change employers mid-process
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending 180 days or more, you can move to a new Principal Planner role at a different employer under AC21 portability, provided the new position is in the same or a similar occupation as the one approved on your I-140.
Green Card Principal Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Principal Planner role?
Most Principal Planner positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree in urban planning or a closely related field, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. Roles that accept a standard four-year degree with at least two years of experience can be sponsored under EB-3. Your employer's attorney typically selects the category based on the actual minimum requirements stated in the job description, which must reflect genuine business need rather than the best-qualified candidate's credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Principal Planner?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization in three-year increments and requires an LCA filed with DOL. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residence and involves a different DOL process: a prevailing wage determination, a formal recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then an I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face extended waits after the I-140 is approved.
What does the PERM recruitment process require for a planning role?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign, which typically includes print and online job postings, a notice to current employees, and outreach to relevant professional networks, all within specific DOL timeframes. For a Principal Planner role, the job description filed with PERM must list the actual minimum requirements, not inflated credentials. DOL audits PERM applications, so documentation of every recruitment step and each applicant's disposition must be retained for a minimum of five years.
How do I find Principal Planner employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists Principal Planner employers with verified green card sponsorship history, letting you focus your applications on organizations that have already completed PERM filings for this occupation. This matters because green card sponsorship is a multi-year commitment that many employers avoid, and targeting those with a track record significantly improves your chances of a successful outcome.
Can I change planning employers after my PERM is filed?
You can change employers, but the rules depend on where you are in the process. If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a similar Principal Planner or related planning role at a new employer without losing your place in the queue. If you change employers before that threshold, your original PERM and I-140 generally cannot be used and the new employer must restart the process, though an approved I-140's priority date can carry over to the new employer's petition under USCIS policy.