Engineer Principal- Staff at American Electric Power in Columbus, OH

Job description

Job Posting End Date 10-23-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing highly advance engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. Job Description What you’ll do: Be responsible for the engineering design basis and technical oversight of new steam generation equipment projects on the AEP fleet, as well as maintaining current design basis and providing technical support for the existing generating fleet. Collaborate and consult with multiple project teams, OEMs and EPC contractors on new generation plant design, performance specifications, unit operability and maintainability expectations. Integrate strong technical and risk management skills to support strategic business objectives without compromising safety. Lead, mentor and coach less-experienced engineers as they build skill. Provide oversight and support their development in safely executing projects and troubleshooting technical issues. · Develop and administer Circular Letters and fleet-wide technical programs that impact steam generation equipment and systems. Consult with Central/Region Engineering and power plant staff on a variety of technical issues, troubleshooting, and equipment/systems-related problem-solving pertaining to steam generating equipment and systems on the AEP fleet. · Technical Expertise: Exhibits a high level of proficiency and expert knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as the subject matter expert for the company in that area. · Leadership & Guidance: Leads project and development activity related to specific, unique, and/or highly specialized areas of engineering application. Influences the direction of thinking throughout the AEP system as a recognized authority in an area of expertise. · Planning & Organization Ability: Develops, recommends, and implements plans to address AEP system-wide issues within · Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to highly complex problems that are unique to the company and industry and requires extensive specialized knowledge of equipment and/or problem- solving techniques, or the development of knowledge and techniques. · Communication: Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior leadership, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc. · Interpersonal Skills: Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia. · Decision Making: Makes decisions that are likely to impact the AEP system, business objectives and strategic direction. Possesses the knowledge and experience to make these decisions and be accountable. · Business Awareness & Characteristics: Demonstrates the ability to make their area of expertise a strategic asset of the AEP system. What we’re looking for: Engineer 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 Engineer Staff SG10 Has typically acquired 10 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; Or 8 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.