This role pays less than
96%
of similar roles. Most pay
$140,000–$200,250
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$99k
versus about
$170k
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
16 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$87,633–$109,543
across 14 roles with salary data.
The Plant Engineer - Plant Engineer Sr. provides technical leadership and engineering support to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the power plant. Working as part of the plant leadership team, the individual is responsible for monitoring performance, troubleshooting equipment failures, and performing root cause analysis to improve system reliability. Daily responsibilities include managing configuration control, maintaining technical documentation, executing capital projects, and ensuring compliance with NERC and pressure systems regulations. The role involves analyzing turbine and auxiliary system data to optimize heat rate and efficiency while overseeing condition monitoring programs like vibration analysis and thermography. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience with control systems, instrumentation, and performance monitoring tools. This position addresses critical infrastructure challenges by ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance within the power generation sector.
Root Cause Analysis
Condition Monitoring
Vibration Analysis
Thermography
Oil Analysis
Control Systems
Instrumentation
Microsoft Office
Technical Reporting
Configuration Control
Pressure Systems
Capital Project Management
P&ID
Equipment Sizing
Instrumentation
Control Systems
Commissioning
Qualification
Root Cause Analysis
Process Hazard Analysis
Pre-Startup Safety Review
EHS&E
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
AutoCAD
Revit
Microsoft Office
Root Cause Analysis
System Capacity Calculations
Equipment Selection
Pneumatics
Heat Transfer
Commissioning
SOP
Data Analysis
Machine Learning
HVAC
MEP
Chilled Water Systems
Cooling Towers
Process Cooling
Steam and Hot Water Systems
Exhaust Fans
Scrubbers
Thermal Oxidizers
FMEA
Root Cause Analysis
8D Problem Solving
Microsoft Excel
Project
AutoCAD
Pipe Flow
Thermodynamics
Vibration Analysis