Generation Technologies Solution Engineer Principal

American Electric Power (AEP)

Closes in 6 days

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Ohio
Salary
$98,993–$128,689 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Jul 4, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k
This role $114k
$85k most similar roles pay here $227k

This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $137,132–$213,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $175k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 16 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $87,633–$109,772 across 16 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Generation Technologies Solution Engineer Principal

Senior Software Engineer position within a dynamic team focused on delivering critical technology solutions for AEP’s generation fleet across various energy sources including fossil, hydro, renewable, and emerging technologies. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining advanced software applications using Java, .NET, React, node.js, and containerization tools while collaborating closely with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams to ensure application reliability and efficiency. The engineer will participate in Agile or Waterfall methodologies, contribute to IT initiatives that modernize platforms, and provide after-hours support as part of a rotation schedule. Strong skills in SQL/Oracle databases, CI/CD pipelines, Windows/Linux environments, and scripting languages are essential for success.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop advanced software solutions for AEP’s generation fleet.
  • Maintain and enhance vendor and custom applications to improve plant operations.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and cyber security teams on IT initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot complex application issues using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call support rotation for after-hours technical assistance.
  • Develop APIs, web services, and database-driven applications using modern practices.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of relevant software development and support experience.
  • Expertise in Java, .NET, React, node.js, GitHub, and containerization technologies.
  • Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex application issues.
  • Experience with SQL/Oracle databases and Windows/Linux server environments.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to changing business processes.

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