Mechanical Engineer Senior - Mechanical Engineer Principal

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

2d•$98,993 - $151,133

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer Senior performs complex engineering work and projects for an assigned supervisor, applying engineering knowledge to accomplish objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. The role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, decision-making, and business awareness. The posting covers both Engineer Senior and Engineer Principal levels, with higher education, experience, skill, and certification requirements at the Principal level.

Requirements

Engineer Senior: Typically four or more years of related engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; alternatively, two years of related engineering experience and a master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Engineer Principal: Typically eight or more years of related engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; alternatively, six years of related engineering experience and a master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology may satisfy the degree requirement if the candidate obtains a certified Professional Engineer (PE) license.
An acceptable alternative is a bachelor's degree in non-ABET-accredited engineering plus a master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor's program.
Confirmation is required to ensure a PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
A VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a non-ABET-accredited program.
The Engineer Senior level encourages and prefers PE registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico.
For the Engineer Principal level, PE registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred unless the organization's EVP approves a waiver.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Mechanical Engineering is strongly preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Senior.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred for Engineer Principal, subject to the stated waiver provision.

Responsibilities

Maintain advanced technical knowledge and awareness of new products, developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment.
Analyze interrelationships between systems and component equipment, interpret applicable codes and regulations, and develop relevant standards.
Provide training, guidance, and direction to other engineers, and lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities.
Ensure engineering work complies with company policies, practices, standards, and rules, as well as external agency regulations and procedures.
Promote engineering professionalism and standards, and coordinate and conduct training sessions.
Identify, clarify, resolve, and initiate solutions to routine and complex problems, including problems involving inadequate or conflicting data.
Develop opportunities and present new ideas and approaches.
Coordinate engineers’ work; prepare, develop, or review clear and effective reports on complex technical subjects; and lead and facilitate meetings.
Collaborate, build consensus, function as a team leader and member, and use professional networks to accomplish work.
Make decisions affecting plans and goals by analyzing uncertain inputs, options, risks, and conflicting interests, including decisions that may affect department operations or major projects.
Understand organizational goals and AEP’s competitive position, establish measurable objectives, manage project budgets, and consider how decisions affect expenses, revenues, and business growth.