Structural Engineer Senior - Principal

American Electric Power • Columbus, OH

7d • $98,993 - $151,133 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. This role involves conducting structural engineering of complex systems, activities, and projects in a safe, effective, efficient, and economical manner, both in the office and in the field. Duties include the engineering and design of concrete, steel, masonry, wood, sheet piling, and fiber-reinforced plastic for structures and other components utilized at electric generating facilities, with the ability to complete all aspects of a project from initiation through completion. The role also requires conducting reviews of engineering designs, calculations, and drawings completed by consultants, as well as performing infrastructure inspections and assessments, including the completion of inspection reports, of electric generating facilities. These inspections can cover components such as ductwork, stacks, bridges, tanks, and river cells.

Requirements

• Has typically acquired four (4) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET OR Two (2) years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.
• Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
• Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
• VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non ABET accredited program
• Has typically acquired eight (8) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET OR Six (6) years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET
• 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.
• Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
• Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
• VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non ABET accredited program
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems and situations.
• Must have strong communication skills (verbal and written) and be comfortable conducting presentations and taking part in panel discussions.
• Must be a team player and network with internal and external stakeholders, and other resources within AEP, OEMs and AEs.
• Proficiency with MS Office Tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Proficiency in the use of structural modeling and design software.
• Candidate may be asked to adjust normal work schedule as required by the assigned task or project.
• Availability to work some overtime is required.
• Candidate must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Having a working knowledge Of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD is encouraged and preferred
• Experience utilizing STAAD or RISA is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural engineering of complex systems, activities, and projects in a safe, effective, efficient, and economical manner in the Office and in the field.
• Engineering and design of concrete, steel, masonry, wood, sheet piling, fiber reinforced plastic, for structures and other components utilized at electric generating facilities.
• Complete all aspects of a project from initiation through completion.
• Conduct reviews of engineering designs, calculations, and drawings completed by consultants submitted for projects.
• Conduct infrastructure inspections and assessments, including the completion of inspection reports, of electric generating facilities.
• Performs routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher-level employees.
• Follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
• Leads and facilitates meetings effectively.
• Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing training, guidance and/or direction to other Engineers.
• Leads, facilitates, and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work.
• Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company and comply with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
• Promotes engineering professionalism and standards.
• Coordinates and conducts training sessions.
• Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data.
• Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps.
• Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches.
• Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner.
• Develops reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc.
• Possess collaborative and consensus building skills.
• Functions as a team leader and member.
• Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system.
• Leverage network to get things done.
• Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes.
• Use diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist.
• Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies.
• Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly.
• Makes decisions that affect the operations or results of the department and may have some impact on a major project.
• Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit.
• Understands the specific goals and objectives of their individual organizational unit and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives.
• Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues.
• Demonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business.
• 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.
• 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.
• Projects credibility and competence on technical issues and has highly developed presentation skills.
• 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.

Benefits

• Standard base pay is: Engineer Senior - $98,993 - $128,689 /year. Engineer Principal - $116,255 - $151,132.50 /year.
• In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior