Project Engineer/Engineering Technologist Senior to Principal

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Engineer Senior SG8
• Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engine

Additional Information

Job Posting End Date 06-15-2026 Please 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: There are multiple openings at this location; preferred candidates are Engineers and Engineering Technologists with degrees in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering to support ongoing projects. 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

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