Mechanical Engineer (Senior / Principal)

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing advance engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. Based on education, experience and interview evaluation, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at any title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.

Requirements

Mechanical Engineer Sr. (grade 8) Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in a program accredited by ABET ; or 4 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET
Mechanical Engineer Principal (grade 9) Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical 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.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.
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 the organization's EVP.

Responsibilities

Exhibits advanced level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as a resource for the company in an area such as system production, underground systems, extensive control systems, thermo-hydraulic control systems, distribution standards, fossil or nuclear plant operations, etc.
Influences the direction of thinking throughout the organizational unit as a recognized authority in an area of expertise.
Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company and assumes the role of project or function manager for assigned tasks.
Develops, recommends, and implements plans that include all scheduling, resource, and cost information and control required to address complex engineering problems that require the input and efforts of a wide array of entities both internal and external to the company.
Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems that require multi-functional, or organizational, interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques.
Develops opportunities and new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact.
Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc.
Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia.
Networks throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.
Possesses the experience and knowledge to make some technical decisions based on calculated risks without management review.
Makes decisions affecting long range plans and goals based on analysis of highly uncertain input and outcomes.
Visualizes long-term results.
Makes decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist.
Makes decisions that have an impact across organizational boundaries.
Demonstrates vision in identifying business opportunities for the organizational unit.
Understands how strategies and decisions impact the relationship with our customers and suppliers.