Electrical Engineer (mid-level) | NEW GENERATION and Oversight Engineering

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

7d•$88,000 - $109,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provide electrical engineering support for gas, coal, and renewable plant retrofit and self build projects. Work under direction of senior engineers to develop and document electrical design inputs, review vendor submittals, support RFx activities, and assist with construction, commissioning, and lifecycle tasks. Requires working knowledge of simple and combined cycle plant electrical systems and balance of plant integration.

Requirements

Understanding of protection relays, CT/VT selection, relay coordination fundamentals.
Basic skills in grounding, cable sizing, testing, and MV/HV equipment installation practices.
Ability to interpret single‑line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical reports.
Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with scripting or databases is beneficial.
Effective written and verbal communication for cross‑functional coordination.
Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET along with two (2) or more years of related engineering experience or completion of a qualified student co-op/internship program.
Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Acceptable alternative is: (1) a 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience across gas, coal, and renewable projects; commissioning experience on simple/combined‑cycle plants.
Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or progressing toward PE.
Experience with battery storage, inverters, or utility interconnection practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related discipline.
Two (2) or more years engineering experience in power generation, utility, or industrial electrical systems.
Working knowledge of simple‑ and combined‑cycle plant electrical systems, generator synchronization, and MV/HV equipment.
Familiarity with power system study tools and analysis methods.
Experience reviewing vendor drawings and RFx responses.
Proficiency with electrical design/analysis tools (ETAP, SKM/PowerTools, CYME, MATLAB, AutoCAD/MicroStation, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Support development of electrical design-basis and equipment requirements (generators, transformers, switchgear, station service, UPS/DC, cabling).
Assist with power system studies and data preparation (load flow, short‑circuit, protection coordination, arc‑flash, harmonics) under senior review.
Review vendor drawings, technical bids, and RFx deliverables and prepare comments for senior engineers.
Help prepare technical and procurement specifications and scope documents for proposals.
Support OEM interfacing during procurement: submittal review, factory/field testing coordination, and lead‑time tracking.
Provide construction and commissioning support: site inspections, cable/power testing, relay settings assistance, witness testing, and punch‑list follow‑up.
Assist with protection relay settings, grounding design, cable routing, and MV/HV equipment testing.
Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards (IEEE, NEC/NFPA70, ANSI, IEC) and assist with reliability/obsolescence tasks.
Coordinate with mechanical, I&C, civil, and operations teams to resolve integration and SCADA/DCS interface items.
Contribute to O&M documentation, spares lists, and lifecycle cost input.