Infrastructure Engineer Principal

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Work type: Remote
Location: Columbus, OH
Salary: $98,993–$128,688 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Oct 7, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $190k

This role $114k

$80k most similar roles pay here $277k

This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $164,537–$216,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $190k 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 21 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$129,000 across 18 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Infrastructure Engineer Principal

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Infrastructure Engineer Principal joins a large team delivering high-quality computer, network, storage, and end-user infrastructure technology solutions. This role involves independently leading complex projects, researching, evaluating, and designing enterprise infrastructure systems while providing advanced technical support and troubleshooting. The individual will manage and maintain technical platforms, perform system upgrades, monitor performance, and install hardware. Key responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, technical documentation, and coordinating work activities for the team while mentoring others. The role requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering and seven years of experience to solve problems involving cloud, network, and storage infrastructure. Success depends on advanced proficiency in analysis, design, and problem-solving to ensure reliable technology solutions that adhere to established standards. The work focuses on maintaining critical enterprise systems and ensuring consistent performance across various technical platforms.

Skills

End-User Infrastructure Incident Management Change Management Technical Documentation Troubleshooting

What you'll do

Lead and manage complex infrastructure projects involving computer, network, storage, and cloud systems.
Plan, research, evaluate, design, and analyze performance for enterprise technology infrastructure.
Provide advanced technical support, administration, and troubleshooting for critical infrastructure components.
Prepare cost estimates, technical recommendations, and justifications for project approvals.
Create technical documentation including procedures, manuals, reports, and configuration standards.
Monitor system performance while installing and configuring hardware and software.
Mentor team members and provide functional leadership and work direction to staff.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field is required.
7 years of relevant work experience is required.
An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Must provide functional and technical leadership, mentoring, and work direction to staff.
Must possess in-depth knowledge of AEP infrastructure, environment, components, and facilities.
Must demonstrate advanced proficiency in analysis, design, problem solving, troubleshooting, resolution, communication, and customer service.