Electrical​/I&C Engineer, Associate - Engineer, Principal

Job Posting Deadline

Job posting end date: 02-16-2026. Positions close the day before the posting end date.

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing advanced engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. This position is posted in a range; an offer will be made based on candidate qualifications.

• EFIN engineers provide engineering support and analysis to interfacing organizations including planning, maintenance, and operations.
• Respond to Evaluation Requests for work that requires engineering resources or subject matter expertise in assistance of Planning, Maintenance, or Operations.
• Support investigations and troubleshooting activities, including Failure Investigations and Issue Resolution Teams.
• Develop Engineering Changes (modifications), calculation development and review, design verification, and 50.59 screenings. Work with systems, electrical systems and components, instrumentation and controls.
• Work in‑person is required to support collaboration and close interface with supported departments.
• EFIN support on nights and weekends may be necessary during failure investigations and outages. Refueling outages will require shift coverage.

• Technical Expertise – entry‑level knowledge to solve well‑defined problems or provide analysis under guidance.
• Leadership & Guidance – coordinate work of others, follow policies, seek assistance, assume leadership roles.
• Planning & Organization – provide input to project planning documents, monitor status, prepare cost estimates, develop workflow.
• Problem Solving & Initiative – seek information, apply basic techniques, propose new ideas.
• Communication – prepare reports, present ideas clearly, listen and clarify.
• Interpersonal Skills – network, collaborate, be a team player.
• Decision Making – autonomous decisions within scope, develop skills under guidance.
• Business Awareness – listen to customers, use economic analysis, protect environment, stay professional involvement.

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in engineering, program accredited by ABET. Master’s/PhD with ABET‑accredited bachelor’s is acceptable. Non‑ABET bachelor’s can be paired with master’s/PhD from ABET‑accredited program; VP or above may waive requirement.
• Experience – Entry level for new graduates; 4+ years experience for Salary Grade 7; 6+ years for Grade 8; 8+ years for Grade 9. Each grade includes ABET requirement accordingly.
• Professional Engineer (PE) – registration in any U.S. state or PR is encouraged for lower grades, required for Grade 9 unless waived.
• Residency – must establish permanent residence within 45‑minute safe drive to D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

Competitive compensation ranging from $74,551 to $151,132, along with a comprehensive benefits package. The position is in D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

S – Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.

American Electric Power (AEP) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants—based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.