Generation Technologies Solution Engineer

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Aep Headquarters
Salary: $87,633–$109,543 / yr
Posted: 9 days ago
Closes: Jun 19, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k

This role $99k

$73k most similar roles pay here $224k

This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $139,000–$209,187 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $99k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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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 18 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $87,633–$109,772 across 12 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Generation Technologies Solution Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer at AEP, you will join a collaborative team using Waterfall and Agile methodologies to develop and maintain critical technologies for the safe operation of generation fleets across various energy sources. Your daily tasks include designing, implementing, and troubleshooting software applications while closely collaborating with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams. You will provide technical support for vendor applications like Bentley and Autodesk tools, continuous monitoring systems, and safety solutions, ensuring high reliability and efficiency. The role demands strong scripting skills in PowerShell or Java, proficiency in SQL databases, and experience with both cloud and on-premises hosting models. Additionally, you must be adaptable to learn new technologies and contribute to initiatives that modernize platforms and integrate emerging digital capabilities into generation operations.

Skills

Bentley Autodesk AutoCAD MicroStation ProjectWise InsightCM Machinery Health Manager eSOMS SQL Oracle PowerShell Java Windows Linux CI/CD AI automation digital capabilities

What you'll do

Design and develop software solutions to support AEP’s generation fleet operations.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with vendor applications used in various power plant environments.
Collaborate with engineering, cyber security, and infrastructure teams to maintain application reliability.
Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for after-hours technical support and issue resolution.
Contribute to IT initiatives that modernize platforms and integrate new technologies into operations.

What we're looking for

5 years of relevant work experience in technology or engineering.
Design and implement software solutions for power plant operations.
Troubleshoot and support vendor applications used in generation environments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, IT, and vendors.
Provide after-hours on-call support as part of a rotation schedule.
Experience with SQL databases and scripting languages like PowerShell or Java.

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