Project Engineer/Engineering Technologist Senior
$89k - $110kAEP
- # Project Engineer/Engineering Technologist SeniorApplylocations: Columbus, OHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 30, 2026 (11 days left to apply)job requisition id: R12665**Job Posting End Date**06-30-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**The prospective engineer will serve as the AEP Engineering Lead for assigned projects and will be responsible for managing all aspects of engineering activities and coordination with other AEP Engineering Sections to ensure proper engineering oversight.**Job Description****Note:** *This position is posted in a range. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, and relevant skills.***Overview:** The **Project Engineer** serves as the **AEP Engineering Lead** for complex, multi‐disciplinary **Generation Projects**, spanning the full project lifecycle with a primary focus on **conceptual and detailed design**, **procurement**, and technical support during **construction and commissioning**. This role provides technical leadership and coordination across internal engineering teams, external consultants, OEMs, EPC contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable, cost‐effective delivery of utility‐scale power generation assets.The portfolio includes both **new‐build** and **major retrofit** initiatives, such as:* **Simple Cycle Gas Turbine Plants*** **Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Plants*** **Utility‐Scale Solar Facilities*** **Wind Generation Projects*** **Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)*** **Environmental Retrofit and fuel Conversion Projects** for existing thermal plants***Key Responsibilities:**** Develop and manage Engineering Work Plan.* Lead the Engineering Design Review process and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).* Coordinate design efforts with internal AEP teams (Engineering, Operations, IT/Technology) and external partners (Developers, Architects/Engineers, Original Equipment Manufacturers, regulatory agencies).* Provide support during construction and Facilitate project closeout activities to ensure timely and efficient completion.* Provide regular updates on engineering progress to the project team and stakeholders.* Travel to AEP generation facilities as needed, including occasional overnight trips.**What you'll do*** Lead, facilitate and coordinate the overall engineering activities among AEP, Developer, Architect Engineer (A/E), and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for Generation capital projects.* Schedule and lead Engineering meetings, with project stakeholders.* Provide regular engineering progress updates to the project team and stakeholders.* Occasional Travel to AEP generation facilities with some overnight travel will be required.***Technical Expertise:*** Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge that enables the engineer to serve as a leader within the assigned organization.***Leadership & Guidance:*** Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other Engineers. Leads, facilitates, and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work. Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Promotes engineering professionalism and standards.***Planning & Organization Ability:*** Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives, and requirements for specific areas of responsibility. Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met.***Problem Solving & Initiative:*** Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data. Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps. Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches.***Communication:*** Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner. Develops, reviews, or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely, and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management. Leads and facilitates meetings effectively.***Interpersonal Skills:*** Possess collaborative and consensus building skills. Functions as a team leader and member. Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system. Leverages network to get things done.***Decision Making:*** Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes. Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist. Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies. Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly.**What we're looking for:****Engineer SG7*** 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 in engineering from a program accredited by ABET\* .* Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET\* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.**Engineering Technologist SG7*** Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles.**Engineer Senior SG8*** Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET\** OR 4 years of related engineering experience along with a master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET\*.**Engineering Technologist Senior SG8*** Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles.\*\*VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an non-ABET accredited program*In addition:** Mechanical engineers and mechanical engineering technologist preferred* Experience overseeing multi-discipline engineering work is preferred.**Where you'll work:**This role sits onsite in Columbus Ohio**What you'll get:**Engineer/Engineering Technologist SG7($89,000-$110,000)Engineer/Engineering Technologist Senior SG8($110,000-$129,000)**In addition to a 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)****$89K- $129K / Year****#LI-Onsite****#AEPCareers****#engineering****#engineertechnologist****Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-008**Compensation 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. **Hear about it first!** Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.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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