This role pays less than
95%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,000–$199,324
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$99k
versus about
$168k
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
21 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$110,000–$129,000
across 20 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 a power plant. Working as part of the plant leadership team, this individual performs structured troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance monitoring for turbines and auxiliary systems to improve heat rate and efficiency. Key responsibilities include managing configuration control, maintaining technical documentation, executing capital projects, and ensuring compliance with NERC and pressure system codes. The role requires expertise in reliability and condition monitoring programs such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and controls diagnostics. Candidates should possess strong skills in project management, vendor coordination, and technical reporting using Microsoft Office. This position addresses critical engineering challenges related to equipment reliability, infrastructure maintenance, 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
Root Cause Analysis
Condition Monitoring
Vibration Analysis
Thermography
Oil Analysis
Control Systems
Instrumentation
Microsoft Office
Technical Reporting
Configuration Control
Pressure Systems
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