Project Engineer/Engineering Technologist Senior to Principal

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Work type: On-site
Location: Columbus, OH
Salary: $110,000–$129,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jun 15, 2026

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Below market

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This role $120k

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This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $159,000–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $120k versus about $187k 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.

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TL;DR · Project Engineer/Engineering Technologist Senior to Principal

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The Project Engineer role at AEP Engineering serves as the lead for complex Generation Projects, overseeing conceptual and detailed design, procurement, and technical support during construction and commissioning. This senior-level position requires managing engineering activities across internal teams and external partners such as OEMs and regulatory agencies to ensure safe and cost-effective delivery of utility-scale power generation assets. Key responsibilities include developing an Engineering Work Plan, coordinating design efforts, providing regular updates, and facilitating project closeout activities. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, along with proficiency in technical planning, organization, and interpersonal skills. Experience in overseeing multi-discipline engineering work and mechanical engineering is preferred, given the portfolio includes new-build and major retrofit initiatives like gas turbine plants, solar facilities, wind projects, and battery energy storage systems.

Skills

Civil Electrical Mechanical Project Management Engineering Design Procurement Construction Management Solar Energy Wind Energy Battery Storage Systems Gas Turbine Technology Combined Cycle Technology Environmental Engineering Regulatory Compliance CAD Scheduling Tools MS Office Suite Communication Skills Leadership

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 activities with internal teams and external partners.
Provide technical support during construction and facilitate project closeout.
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 an ABET-accredited program.
Lead and coordinate multi-discipline engineering work on complex projects.
Experience in conceptual and detailed design, procurement, and construction support.
Proficiency in managing engineering activities for utility-scale power generation assets.
Collaborative skills to facilitate meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
Mechanical Engineering experience preferred with a relevant degree or PE license.

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