Project Engineer Senior​/Principal

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 complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Job Description Multiple positions available

Note:

This position is posted in a range. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, and relevant skills.

Overview:
The Project Engineer serves as the AEP Engineering Lead for complex, multi‑disciplinary Generation Projects, spanning the full project lifecycle with a primary focus on conceptual and detailed design, procurement, and technical support during construction and commissioning. This role provides technical leadership and coordination across internal engineering teams, external consultants, OEMs, EPC contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable, cost‑effective delivery of utility‑scale power generation assets.

The portfolio includes both new‑build and major retrofit initiatives, such as:

Simple Cycle Gas Turbine Plants Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Plants Utility‑Scale Solar Facilities Wind Generation Projects Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Environmental Retrofit and fuel Conversion Projects for existing thermal plants

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage Engineering Work Plan.

Lead the Engineering Design Review process and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).Coordinate design efforts with internal AEP teams (Engineering, Operations, IT/Technology) and external partners (Developers, Architects/Engineers, Original Equipment Manufacturers, regulatory agencies).Provide support during construction and Facilitate project closeout activities to ensure timely and efficient completion.

Provide regular updates on engineering progress to the project team and stakeholders.

Travel to AEP generation facilities as needed, including occasional overnight trips.

What you'll doLead, facilitate and coordinate the overall engineering activities among AEP, Developer, Architect Engineer (A/E), and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for Generation capital projects.

Schedule and lead Engineering meetings, with project stakeholders.

Provide regular engineering progress updates to the project team and stakeholders.

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 Senior level, with increased educational, skill or experience requirements for higher level roles.

Engineer Senior SG8

Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;

Or 2 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 encouraged and preferred.

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

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…