Senior Level Principal Planner Jobs
Senior level principal planner jobs place experienced professionals in charge of long-range planning initiatives, cross-departmental coordination, and the technical decisions that shape how communities and organizations grow. The mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote openings concentrates across Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Technology & Software, with employers like HDR, Oracle, and Toole Design hiring at this level now.
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11-14-2026Please 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)
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#AEPCareers
#Construction
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $128,688.00The 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
11-14-2026Please 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:
SP20-007Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $128,688.00The 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.See All 5 Senior Level Principal Planner Jobs
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Senior Level Principal Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level principal planner job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led complex planning projects from inception to approval, not just contributed to them. A strong portfolio of adopted plans, zoning decisions, or large-scale development reviews signals readiness. Demonstrated experience mentoring junior planners, presenting to elected bodies, and navigating regulatory and community stakeholder processes gives candidates a clear edge over those with similar tenure but narrower scope.
Which companies hire senior level principal planners?
Companies hiring senior level principal planners right now include HDR, Oracle, and Toole Design, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from municipal and county governments, regional planning agencies, environmental consulting firms, and large engineering practices with dedicated land use or infrastructure planning divisions.
Are there remote senior level principal planner jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by specialty and employer type. About 50% of senior level principal planner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at consulting firms and fully remote roles appearing more often in policy-focused or research-oriented positions than in locally regulated land use planning.
What makes a principal planner role senior level?
Senior level principal planner roles carry ownership over entire planning programs, not just individual projects. That means setting technical direction, making final recommendations on complex entitlements or policy questions, and being accountable for outcomes rather than tasks. These roles also typically involve supervising or mentoring other planners, representing the department to governing boards, and managing relationships with legal counsel, engineers, and elected officials.
Which industries hire the most senior level principal planners?
Senior Level principal planner roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage large-scale land use decisions, infrastructure investment pipelines, or regulatory compliance programs that require seasoned planners with the authority and experience to lead independently.