Plant Engineer Sr - Plant Engineer Prin

American Electric Power•Oregon, OH

About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing advanced engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. The role applies engineering theory to well-defined problems and analyses, supports higher-level engineers on portions of more complex work, and develops familiarity with relevant standards, codes, regulations, equipment, materials, systems, and business processes. The position coordinates routine engineering tasks, contributes to project planning and cost estimates, monitors project status, and performs routine technical analysis. It also involves preparing reports and technical papers, communicating and collaborating with colleagues, making routine decisions subject to review, applying economic analysis, and pursuing ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost.

Requirements

Typically, at least 4 years of related engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; or 2 years of related engineering experience and a master's degree or Ph.D. 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 Engineering (PE) license.
An acceptable alternative is a non-ABET bachelor's degree in engineering plus a master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor's program.
Confirmation is required to ensure a PE license obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
A vice president or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a non-ABET-accredited program.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Apply engineering theory and knowledge to analyze and solve well-defined problems, with guidance from higher-level engineers.
Assist higher-level engineers with defined portions of more complex problems and analyses.
Apply relevant standards, codes, and regulations, and develop familiarity with pertinent equipment, materials, systems, and business processes.
Coordinate others' work activities as needed to resolve routine engineering tasks.
Perform assigned work under the guidance and coaching of higher-level employees and follow established policies and procedures.
Provide input to routine project planning documents, understand scheduling techniques such as CPM, PERT, and flow charts, and monitor project status.
Recommend actions based on project status and prepare cost estimates using established standards.
Perform basic analysis to resolve routine technical problems and seek information about engineering problems and applicable solutions.
Assist with and participate in preparing reports and technical papers.
Communicate ideas clearly, listen to and understand instructions, and seek clarification when needed.
Contribute to team decision-making and make routine decisions within authorized limits, subject to review.
Apply economic analysis techniques in problem solving and seek effective ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost.