Mechanical/Structural Engineer Senior

American Electric Power•Rockport, IN

2d•$98,993 - $128,688

About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. The Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer demonstrates advanced technical proficiency and may lead or coordinate engineering activities within the organization and with external parties. The role includes applying engineering standards and regulations, contributing to project planning and cost estimates, addressing complex problems, communicating technical information, and making decisions affecting departmental operations and projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and typically at least 4 years of related engineering experience; alternatively, a master’s degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and typically at least 2 years of related engineering experience.
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology may satisfy the degree requirement if the candidate obtains a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Alternative education path: a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a non-ABET program 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.
Strong engineering technical expertise, including the ability to interpret codes and regulations and analyze systems and component equipment.
Ability to provide engineering guidance, lead and coordinate work, plan projects, address complex problems, communicate technical material, collaborate, and make risk-informed decisions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Keep abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment; analyze relationships between systems and component equipment; interpret codes and regulations; and develop relevant standards.
Provide guidance to other engineers and lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities within the work group, department, company, or with external parties.
Ensure engineering work complies with company policies, practices, standards, and rules, as well as applicable external regulations and procedures; promote engineering professionalism and standards; coordinate and conduct training.
Participate in developing plans, measurable goals, objectives, and requirements; coordinate project cost inputs; use scheduling techniques for budget and planning; and initiate corrective action when needed.
Identify and resolve routine and complex problems, including those involving inadequate or conflicting data; develop solutions and present new ideas and approaches.
Coordinate engineers’ work and prepare, develop, or review complex technical reports for management, professional societies, and regulatory bodies; lead and facilitate meetings.
Collaborate and build consensus as a team leader and member, and use professional networks across disciplines inside and outside the AEP system.
Make decisions based on uncertain inputs and outcomes; assess options and risks; address conflicting project interests; and make decisions affecting department operations or results and potentially major projects.
Manage project budgets using cost-management techniques and consider how decisions and recommendations affect organizational goals, expenses, revenues, customer-business growth, and new business.