This role pays less than
80%
of similar roles. Most pay
$144,300–$235,187
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$134k
versus about
$190k
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
35 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$87,633–$109,544
across 29 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer at AEP, you will provide day-to-day engineering support for utility-scale wind facilities, focusing on equipment reliability and performance optimization to maximize energy production. Your responsibilities include analyzing SCADA data, resolving operational issues, collaborating with field personnel and vendors, and developing monitoring tools and dashboards. You will also contribute to incident investigations, review inspection findings, and support new facility onboarding. This role requires proficiency in engineering principles, strong analytical skills, and experience with renewable energy systems. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program, along with 4-6 years of relevant experience, and preferential registration as a Professional Engineer.
HV power systems
on-site generation
power plant engineering
transient analysis
grid-connected generation
microgrids
utility interconnection strategy
permitting
AHJs
large-scale electrical infrastructure
Master’s or PhD in engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license