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Electrical Engineer – Principal
American Electric Power. Support gas, coal, renewable, and new-generation self-build projects .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in electrical design and commissioning for power-generation systems, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards such as IEEE and NEC. Proficient in project support across gas, coal, and renewable energy sectors, including vendor management and technical specification development.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Electrical Design-Basis DevelopmentCommissioning Experience on Power PlantsProficiency with ETAP and AutoCADProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseExperience with Power System Studies
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Hard Skills
Electrical DesignLoad Flow StudiesProtection Relay CoordinationCable SizingMV/HV Equipment TestingGenerator SynchronizationTechnical Specification DevelopmentVendor Drawing ReviewRFx Response EvaluationPower Generation Systems
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
ETAPSKM/PowerToolsCYMEMATLABAutoCADMicroStationMS Office
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Industry Keywords
Gas ProjectsCoal ProjectsRenewable EnergyCombined-Cycle PlantsUtility Interconnection PracticesIEEE StandardsNEC/NFPA70ANSI StandardsIEC StandardsO&M Documentation
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesFlash
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support gas, coal, renewable, and new-generation self-build projects
- Define electrical design-basis requirements and support technical specification, engineering, procurement, integration, and commissioning of power-generation electrical systems
- Support development of electrical design-basis and equipment requirements for generators, transformers, switchgear, station service, UPS/DC, and cabling
- Assist with load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, and harmonics studies under senior review
- Review vendor drawings, technical bids, and RFx deliverables and prepare comments
- Help prepare technical and procurement specifications and proposal scope documents
- Support OEM interfacing during procurement, including submittal review, factory/field testing coordination, and lead-time tracking
- Provide construction and commissioning support through site inspections, cable/power testing, relay-settings assistance, witness testing, and punch-list follow-up
- Assist with protection relay settings, grounding design, cable routing, and MV/HV equipment testing
- Ensure designs comply with IEEE, NEC/NFPA70, ANSI, and IEC standards
- Coordinate with mechanical, I&C, civil, and operations teams on integration and SCADA/DCS interface items
- Contribute to O&M documentation, spares lists, and lifecycle cost input
- Provide support across the generation portfolio, including construction, commissioning, startup, and lifecycle activities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Typically 8 or more years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Or 6 years of related engineering experience with a Master's or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology accepted if paired with a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Bachelor's degree in non-ABET engineering plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited Bachelor's program is an acceptable alternative
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred, unless waived by the organization's EVP
- Experience across gas, coal, and renewable projects
- Commissioning experience on simple/combined-cycle plants
- Experience with battery storage, inverters, or utility interconnection practices
- Working knowledge of simple- and combined-cycle plant electrical systems, generator synchronization, and MV/HV equipment
- Familiarity with power system study tools and analysis methods
- Experience reviewing vendor drawings and RFx responses
- Proficiency with ETAP, SKM/PowerTools, CYME, MATLAB, AutoCAD/MicroStation, or equivalent
- Understanding of protection relays, CT/VT selection, and relay coordination fundamentals
- Basic skills in grounding, cable sizing, testing, and MV/HV equipment installation practices
- Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical reports
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Approximately 25% travel, including day trips and overnight stays up to a week or more
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, and operating machinery
- Ability to wear mandatory generating-station safety gear and adhere to site-specific safety requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being
- Equal employment opportunity
- Company-sponsored training programs
- Educational assistance
- Social and recreational programs