Engineer Associate - Engineer Sr

Job Posting End Date

10-13-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible to the assigned manager for performing engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Job Description 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!

What you’ll do: The following are activities that will be performed, but not limited to:

- Provide engineering for substation projects including grounding, lightning and station service calculations

- Perform Facilities Rating/Compliance work associated with substation project work

- Prepare station configuration and layouts

- Work with project planners to develop substation solutions

- Develop station project functional and detail scoping documents working with all project stakeholders

- Assist project managers with the development and maintenance of station engineering activities and deliverables within Primavera P6 project schedules

- Oversee work performed by internal designers or consulting engineering firms on the design of select projects

- Provide support to construction and professional field service personnel to resolve issues and concerns during the construction phase of projects

- Collaborate with various departments during the project

- Technical Expertise: Exhibits advanced level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as a resource for the company in an area such as system production, underground systems, extensive control systems, thermo-hydraulic control systems, distribution standards, fossil or nuclear plant operations.

- Leadership & Guidance: Influences the direction of thinking throughout the organizational unit as a recognized authority in an area of expertise. Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company and assumes the role of project or function manager for assigned tasks.

- Planning & Organization Ability: Develops, recommends, and implements plans that include all scheduling, resource, and cost information and control required to address complex engineering problems that require the input and efforts of a wide array of entities both internal and external to the company.

- Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems that require multi-functional, or organizational, interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques. Develops opportunities and new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact.

- Communication: Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc. Projects credibility and competence on technical issues and has highly developed presentation skills.

- Interpersonal Skills: Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia. Networks throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.

- Decision Making: Possesses the experience and knowledge to make some technical decisions based on calculated risks without management review. Makes decisions affecting long range plans and goals based on analysis of highly uncertain input and outcomes. Visualizes long-term results. Makes decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist. Makes decisions that have an impact across organizational boundaries.

- Business Awareness & Characteristics: Demonstrates vision in identifying business opportunities for the organizational unit. Understands how strategies and decisions impact the relationship with our customers and suppliers.

Other Skills Needed:

Other skills that will set you up for success in this role but only preferred are:

- AutoCAD or design standards

- PowerBI

- Sharepoint

- Proficient in metrics and data analytics.

- Configuration management, design authority and asset management skills.

Note

: This posting represents multiple positions posted at multiple grade levels. The level of hire will be determined based on education, qualifications, skillset and experience. What we’re looking for: Engineer Associate: ($79,000 - $81,000)

- This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*.

- Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.

Acceptable alternatives:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or

- Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.

Engineer: ($80,000 -$105,000)

- The engineer has typically acquired two - four (2-4) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*. - Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

Acceptable alternative is:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.

Engineer Sr. ($105,000 - $125,000)

- 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. - Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative is:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program. Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

- ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

- VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non-ABET accredited program

Where you’ll work:

On-Site in our New Albany, OH, Roanoke, VA or Tulsa, OK locations

What you’ll get:

$79,000 - $125,000

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. American Electric Power (On-Site) $79K- $125K / Year #AEPCareers #AEPPSO #AEPAppalachianPower Compensation Data Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$61,647.00-77,057.50 USD

The 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.

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