Structural Engineer Senior - Principal

Location: Winfield

Job Posting End Date
10-19-2026

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

What You’ll Do:

Specific Responsibilities:

Conduct structural engineering of complex systems, activities, and projects in a safe, effective, efficient, and economical manner in the Office and in the field.

Duties can include engineering and design of concrete, steel, masonry, wood, sheet piling, fiber reinforced plastic, for structures and other components utilized at electric generating facilities. Have the ability to complete all aspects of a project from initiation through completion.

Conduct reviews of engineering designs, calculations, and drawings completed by consultants submitted for projects.

Conduct infrastructure inspections and assessments, including the completion of inspection reports, of electric generating facilities are required and can include ductwork, stacks, bridges, tanks, river cells, and other components.

Knowledge and

Skills:

Performs routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher-level employees. Follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies.

Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems and situations.

Must have strong communication skills (verbal and written) and be comfortable conducting presentations and taking part in panel discussions.

Must be a team player and network with internal and external stakeholders, and other resources within AEP, OEMs and AEs.Develops reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc.

Leads and facilitates meetings effectively.

Software & Applications

Experience:

Proficiency with MS Office Tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Having a working knowledge Of Micro Station and/or AutoCAD is encouraged and preferred

Proficiency in the use of structural modeling and design software. Experience utilizing STAAD or RISA is preferred

Work Conditions, Environment, and Requirements:

Candidate may be asked to adjust normal work schedule as required by the assigned task or project. Availability to work some overtime is required.

Candidate must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license

Travel is required, up to 20%, to support outage and plant needs. Timing may be flexible and will consist of some day trips and some overnight, up to a week, possibly more.

When visiting a power station, the use of a hard hat, eye and hearing protection, steel-toed shoes with distinctive heel and non-slip soles are required at all times. A respirator fit test may be required for unit inspection support.

When visiting a power station, the candidate may be required to work in an environment that consists of exposure to hot surfaces, dust, grease, hazardous fumes and chemicals, loud noises, small and large operating machinery and equipment, indoors and outdoors in extreme heat and cold, rain, ice, snow, and all other forms of weather.

Engineer Senior

What You’ll Do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks Technical Expertise:
Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge that enables the engineer to serve as a leader within the assigned organization. Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment. Understands and analyzes interrelationships between systems and component equipment. Interprets codes and regulations and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment.

Leadership & Guidance:
Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing training, guidance and/or direction to other Engineers. Leads, facilitates, and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work. Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company and comply with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies.

Promotes engineering professionalism and standards.…