Mechanical Engineer (Generation) Principal

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer (Generation) Principal performs advanced engineering work activities and projects under the direction of an assigned supervisor, applying engineering knowledge to achieve assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. The role provides advanced expertise in a specialized technical area and serves as a recognized resource and authority. It leads and coordinates work across teams and organizational boundaries, develops plans for complex engineering problems, and makes technical decisions involving risk and uncertain outcomes. The position also identifies system-wide opportunities and solutions, presents complex technical subjects to senior management and external organizations, and builds networks across AEP and with other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia. The role requires business awareness, including understanding how strategies and decisions affect customers and suppliers. AEP describes its mission as putting the customer first and delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Compensation is listed as $116,255.00–$151,132.50. The stated physical demand level is sedentary work, involving sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing and exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.

Requirements

Typically, at least 8 years of related engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; or at least 6 years of related engineering experience and a master's or Ph.D. in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology may meet the degree requirement if the candidate obtains a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
An acceptable alternative is a bachelor's degree in non-ABET-accredited engineering plus a master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor's program.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred, unless the organization's EVP approves a waiver.
For a PE obtained in Puerto Rico, confirmation that the license aligns with NCEES standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply advanced engineering knowledge to assigned work and projects to achieve objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically.
Provide advanced technical expertise in a specialized area and serve as a resource and recognized authority.
Influence technical direction and lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities across teams and organizational boundaries.
Assume project or function manager responsibilities for assigned tasks.
Develop, recommend, and implement plans covering schedules, resources, costs, and controls for complex engineering problems.
Identify, clarify, resolve, and initiate solutions to complex problems involving multiple functions, organizations, or disciplines.
Develop opportunities and approaches with system-wide impact.
Lead preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects to senior management, professional organizations, and regulatory bodies.
Build and maintain teams and networks within AEP and with external companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia.
Make technical decisions based on calculated risks and make decisions affecting long-range plans, goals, and organizational boundaries.
Identify business opportunities and understand how strategies and decisions affect customers and suppliers.