Senior Plant Engineer

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Work type: On-site
Location: —
Salary: $87,633–$109,543 / yr
Posted: 10 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Sep 16, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k

This role $99k

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This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $140,000–$199,324 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $99k versus about $170k 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 16 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $87,633–$109,543 across 14 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Plant Engineer

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Plant Engineer - Plant Engineer Sr. provides technical leadership and engineering support to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the power plant. This role involves monitoring plant performance, troubleshooting equipment failures through root cause analysis, and managing configuration control for drawings and procedures. The individual will execute reliability programs including vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis while coordinating capital projects and maintenance activities with vendors and contractors. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with NERC and pressure systems regulations while optimizing turbine and auxiliary system performance to improve heat rate and efficiency. Candidates should possess skills in instrumentation, control systems, and technical reporting using Microsoft Office. The role addresses critical power generation challenges by providing data-driven insights to leadership to maintain operational availability and ensure all activities meet rigorous engineering requirements and industry standards.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis Condition Monitoring Vibration Analysis Thermography Oil Analysis Control Systems Instrumentation Microsoft Office Technical Reporting Configuration Control Pressure Systems

What you'll do

Diagnose equipment and system issues to provide technical support for plant operations and maintenance.
Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures to develop solutions that improve reliability and minimize recurrence.
Analyze turbine and auxiliary system data to identify performance gaps affecting heat rate, efficiency, and availability.
Execute reliability and condition monitoring programs including vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
Maintain configuration control for technical documentation, drawings, procedures, and Management of Change records.
Coordinate capital projects and modifications while managing relationships with vendors and contractors.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry codes such as NERC and pressure systems.

What we're looking for

Must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or military equivalent.
A Master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program is an acceptable alternative for entry.
A Bachelor's degree in engineering technology is an acceptable alternative to the standard engineering degree.
Must have at least two years of related engineering experience.
Preferred Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Experience with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and equipment reliability programs like vibration analysis or thermography.
Proficiency in technical documentation, project management, and coordination with vendors and contractors.
Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting.

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