Jacobs joins delivery team for AEP’s $37 billion transmission program

American Electric Power selected Jacobs to support delivery of transmission projects across seven eastern states, Jacobs announced October 29. The assignment supports AEP’s planned $37 billion transmission investment over five years.

Jacobs will provide project management, project controls, engineering and design, siting, community outreach, right-of-way and environmental services. The geographic scope covers Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia.

The integrated team includes ORC, GFT and RC Commonwealth. PA Consulting, a Jacobs company, will also support innovation initiatives. Jacobs says delivery is already underway and will increase as AEP’s portfolio grows.

For infrastructure delivery teams, the announcement identifies a coordinated approach spanning early project development and execution, including the land and environmental work needed alongside engineering.

The $37 billion amount describes AEP’s planned transmission investment, not Jacobs’ contract value. The announcement does not disclose Jacobs’ fee or establish a new open procurement. Individual project schedules and opportunities require separate confirmation from the utility or its delivery partners.

Source report: Original announcement, 2026-10-29. Reviewed November 9, 2026.