Project Engineer/Engineering Technologist Senior to Principal

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Engineering Work Plan.
• Lead the Engineering Design Review process and respond to RFIs.
• Coordinate design efforts with internal 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.
• Lead, facilitate and coordinate engineering activities among AEP, Developer, A/E, and OEMs for Generation capital projects.
• Schedule and lead Engineering meetings with project stakeholders.
• Occasional travel to AEP generation facilities with some overnight stays may be required.

Requirements

• Typically 4+ years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; or 2+ years with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred; confirmation is required to ensure Puerto Rico PE aligns with NCEES standards.
• Alternative degree paths include: Bachelor's in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; or Bachelor's in Engineering Technology (ABET-accredited) with a Master's or PhD in engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program; or a Bachelor's in Engineering Technology with a Master's or PhD in engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program.
• A degree in engineering technology is preferred, though engineering degrees will be considered.
• Typically 8+ years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; or 6+ years with a Master's or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• PE licensure is preferred for this position unless an EVP-approved waiver is granted.
• Individuals with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy degree requirements if they obtain a certified PE license.
• Experience overseeing multi-discipline engineering work is preferred; mechanical engineering experience and degree are also preferred.

Where you'll work

This role sits onsite in Columbus, Ohio.

What you'll get

• Engineer/Engineering Technologist SG8: $110,000 - $129,000
• Engineer/Engineering Technologist Principal SG9: $116,000 - $151,000

Compensation data

• Compensation Grade: SP20-008
• Compensation Range: $98,993.00 - $151,132.50

Job posting end date

• 05-19-2026 (the posting will close the day before this date).