Electrical Engineer Associate-Principal

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

3d•$74,551 - $151,133•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. The posting covers multiple grade levels, from Associate through Principal, with advancement opportunities and higher educational, skill, or experience requirements for higher-level roles. At the Associate level, the role applies entry-level engineering theory to well-defined problems and analyses with guidance from higher-level engineers, and assists with defined portions of more complex work. The position develops familiarity with applicable standards, codes, regulations, equipment, materials, systems, and business processes, as well as a fundamental understanding of power systems, generation, transmission, distribution, and protection systems. The role contributes to engineering project planning, scheduling, monitoring, cost estimates, routine technical problem solving, reports, and technical papers. Work is generally assigned and coached by higher-level employees, with routine decisions subject to review. The position calls for clear communication, teamwork, initiative, customer focus, economic analysis, and attention to environmental protection while providing reliable electricity. This is an on-site position with a stated compensation range of $74,551.00 to $151,132.50. The physical demand level is sedentary: sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing and occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.

Requirements

Associate level: bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Engineer/Engineering Technologist SG7: typically a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and two or more years of related engineering experience; a master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may qualify candidates for entry at this level.
Senior SG8: typically a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and four or more years of related engineering experience, or a master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and two years of related engineering experience.
Principal SG9: typically a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and eight or more years of related engineering experience, or a master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and six years of related engineering experience.
A bachelor's degree in non-ABET-accredited engineering may be accepted with a master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor's program.
A bachelor's degree in engineering technology can satisfy the degree requirement if the candidate obtains a certified Professional Engineering license.
Confirmation is required to ensure a Professional Engineer license obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Nice To Haves

Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future Professional Engineer licensing is encouraged and preferred at the Associate level.
Professional Engineer registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred at the Senior level.
Professional Engineer registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred at the Principal level, unless the organization's EVP approves a waiver.
Active participation in professional and business organizations is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering knowledge and theory to solve well-defined problems and provide analysis, with guidance from higher-level engineers.
Assist higher-level engineers with well-defined portions of complex problems and analyses.
Apply and develop familiarity with relevant standards, codes, regulations, equipment, materials, systems, and business processes.
Use fundamental knowledge of power systems, including generation, transmission, distribution, and protection systems.
Coordinate others' work as needed to resolve routine engineering tasks.
Provide input to routine project planning documents, understand scheduling techniques, monitor project status, and recommend actions.
Prepare cost estimates using established standards and complete work according to plans and schedules established by higher-level employees.
Seek information about engineering problems and solution techniques and apply basic analysis techniques to routine technical problems.
Look for opportunities and present new ideas and approaches.
Assist with and participate in preparing reports and technical papers; communicate ideas clearly and seek clarification when needed.
Work cooperatively with peers and contribute to team decision-making.
Make routine decisions within assigned authority, subject to review and guidance.
Listen to and seek to satisfy internal and external customers.
Apply economic analysis techniques and pursue effective ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost.