Project Engineer/Engineering Technologist Senior

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Work type: On-site
Location: Columbus, OH
Salary: $89,000–$110,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jun 15, 2026

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This role $100k

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This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $140,643–$199,175 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $100k 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 26 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $87,633–$109,544 across 22 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Project Engineer/Engineering Technologist Senior

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The Project Engineer role at AEP Engineering requires leading complex generation projects through all stages from conceptual design to commissioning, focusing on technical oversight and coordination with internal teams and external partners like OEMs and regulatory agencies. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing engineering work plans, coordinating design efforts, providing support during construction, and ensuring timely project completion while maintaining compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in mechanical engineering or related fields, typically 4 to 6 years of experience depending on the level (SG7 or SG8), and proficiency in relevant technologies and tools for utility-scale power generation projects such as simple cycle gas turbines, CCGT plants, solar facilities, wind projects, BESS, and environmental retrofits.

Skills

AutoCAD PLM Systems Project Management Software Microsoft Office BIM Tools SCADA Systems ERP Systems PDM Systems Wind Turbine Technology Solar Energy Systems Gas Turbine Technology Battery Storage Systems Environmental Engineering Technologies Engineering Standards and Regulations CI/CD AWS Azure

What you'll do

Develop and manage Engineering Work Plans for complex projects.
Lead design reviews and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
Coordinate engineering efforts with internal teams and external partners.
Provide technical support during construction and facilitate project closeout.
Deliver regular progress updates on engineering activities to stakeholders.
Travel to AEP generation facilities as needed, including overnight trips.

What we're looking for

4+ years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Leads and coordinates multi-discipline engineering work for complex projects.
Develops and manages Engineering Work Plans and design reviews.
Provides technical leadership and support during construction and commissioning phases.
Coordinates with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies on engineering activities.
Possesses advanced planning and organizational skills to develop detailed project plans.

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