American Electric Power

Structural/Mechanical Engineer Assc

LocationGahanna, OH
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Job Posting End Date


05-19-2025

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


Job Summary

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!


Job Description


What You'll Do:

As a Mechanical/Structural Engineer under the direction of your assigned manager, you'll perform engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Perform calculations for new and revised standard steel structures and foundations.
Prepare structural standards application and design guideline documents.
Provide QA/QC on structure and foundation drawing creation.
Provide structural engineering support for substation capital projects.
Develop design alternatives and cost estimates for proposed standards.
Work effectively with internal and external customers, and contractors.
Work with Substation production design teams, Protection and Control Standards, Transmission Line Design Standards, Distribution, Supply Chain and others as needed for successful completion of duties.
Supervise and review work of outside consultants as needed.
Provide leadership and training of personnel as the subject matter expert in assigned area(s), or as otherwise requested.
Participate in the development of plans establishing measurable goals, objectives, and requirements relative to specific area of responsibility.
Working knowledge of current industry standards such as ASCE, ACI, AISC, AWS, and NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) Code is desired.


Technical Expertise:

Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge that enables the engineer to serve as a leader within the assigned organization.
Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment.
Understands and analyzes interrelationships between systems and component equipment.
Interprets codes and regulations, and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment.


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. Coordinates and conducts training sessions.


Planning & Organization Ability:

Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility.
Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects.
Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities.
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, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc.
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.
Makes decisions that affect the operations or results of the department and may have some impact on a major project.


Business Awareness & Characteristics:

Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit.
Understands the specific goals and objectives of their individual organizational unit and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives.
Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues.
Demonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business.


What We're Looking For:

This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical/civil/structural preferred) in a program accredited by ABET*

Note: 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.

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


Acceptable alternatives are:

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.


Where You'll Work: On-Site


What You'll Get:


Engineer Associate (Grade 05): ($75,000-$81,000)

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.


Compensation Data


Compensation Grade:


SP20-008


Compensation Range:


$96,110.00-124,940.00 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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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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