This role pays less than
96%
of similar roles. Most pay
$139,425–$187,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$94k
versus about
$163k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About American Electric Power (AEP)
American Electric Power (AEP) is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to customers across 11 states through an extensive transmission and distribution network. Industry: Electric Utilities
American Electric Power (AEP) currently has
16 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$87,633–$109,543
across 14 roles with salary data.
Electrical Engineer-UG Transmission Senior-Principal-Staff serves as a technical leader within the underground transmission engineering organization. This role involves leading the design, engineering, installation, testing, and restoration of high voltage and extra high voltage underground cable systems ranging from 34.5 kV to 765 kV for both AC and DC applications. Key responsibilities include developing end-to-end designs for duct banks, performing thermal analysis using CYMCAP, overseeing complex jointing and termination practices, and managing emergency restoration and root cause analysis. The position requires expertise in solid dielectric XLPE and high-pressure fluid-filled systems, along with proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD. Candidates must navigate technical standards such as IEEE 48, 404, and 835, while ensuring compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code to solve complex infrastructure challenges in urban corridors and river crossings.
What does a Electrical Engineer earn?
Median $150000 from 97 postings across 19 companies.
Transmission Grid
Root Cause Analysis
CPM
PERT
Flow Charts
Engineering Drawings
Cost Management
Facility Ratings
System of Record
Commissioning
Verification
PLC
VFD
UPS
Ladder Diagram
Function Block Diagram
Structured Text
Sequential Function Chart
Industrial Automation
Electrical Engineering
Commissioning
Fault Studies
Power Quality
Wiring Diagrams
Control Systems
Circuit Design
Embedded Systems
PCB Layout
SPICE
Altium Designer
Microcontrollers
CAN
I2C
SPI
C
C++
Verification
Validation
Risk Management
Design Control