Engineer Principal

Position: Engineer Principal- Staff
Job Posting End Date
10-31-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing highly advance engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

Be responsible for the engineering design basis and technical oversight of new steam generation equipment projects on the AEP fleet, as well as maintaining current design basis and providing technical support for the existing generating fleet.

Collaborate and consult with multiple project teams, OEMs and EPC contractors on new generation plant design, performance specifications, unit operability and maintainability expectations.

Integrate strong technical and risk management skills to support strategic business objectives without compromising safety.

Lead, mentor and coach less-experienced engineers as they build skill.  Provide oversight and support their development in safely executing projects and troubleshooting technical issues.

Develop and administer Circular Letters and fleet-wide technical programs that impact steam generation equipment and systems.

Consult with Central/Region Engineering and power plant staff on a variety of technical issues, troubleshooting, and equipment/systems-related problem-solving pertaining to steam generating equipment and systems on the AEP fleet

What we’re looking for:

Note:

This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Principal level, with increased educational, skill or experience requirements for higher level roles.

Engineer Principal SG9
· Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
· Or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*.
· Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico
** is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVPEngineer Staff SG10

Has typically acquired 10 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;

Or 8 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico
** is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.
* ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license. Acceptable alternative:

Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
** Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
** VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non ABET accredited program

In addition:

Experience and operating knowledge of utility-scale boilers, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), combustion systems and design configurations.

Experience maintaining and troubleshooting equipment and ancillary systems (e.g. pulverizers, windboxes, air preheaters, burners, soot blowers, etc.) furnace and convection pass pressure…