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American Electric Power

I&C Engineer, Senior – Principal

American Electric Power

. Perform complex engineering work activities and projects .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $98,993 - $186,010 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering project management, including budgeting, scheduling techniques such as CPM and PERT, and compliance with codes and regulations. Capable of leading teams, facilitating meetings, and preparing complex technical reports for diverse stakeholders.

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Project ManagementTechnical LeadershipBudget ManagementComplex Problem SolvingRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills
Engineering AnalysisProject Cost ManagementTechnical Report PreparationScheduling TechniquesSystems Analysis
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipFacilitationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
CPMPERTFlow Charts
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Industry Keywords
Engineering StandardsEnergy SolutionsAEP Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform complex engineering work activities and projects
  • Serve as a technical leader within the assigned organization
  • Analyze interrelationships between systems and component equipment
  • Interpret codes and regulations and develop area standards
  • Guide, direct, lead, facilitate, and coordinate the work of other engineers and external contributors
  • Ensure work complies with company policies, standards, and external regulations
  • Promote engineering professionalism and conduct training sessions
  • Develop plans, measurable goals, objectives, requirements, and project-cost inputs
  • Use CPM, PERT, flow charts, and other scheduling techniques for budgeting and planning
  • Identify corrective actions when objectives are not met
  • Identify and resolve routine and complex engineering problems
  • Develop and present new ideas and approaches
  • Prepare, review, and present complex technical reports
  • Lead and facilitate meetings
  • Coordinate engineering work and build consensus across disciplines
  • Make decisions affecting department operations, plans, goals, and major projects
  • Manage project budgets and assess impacts on AEP expenses and revenues
  • Support customer-focused energy solutions at American Electric Power (AEP)

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Typically 4 or more years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Alternatively, 2 years of related engineering experience with a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology may satisfy the degree requirement if the candidate obtains a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Alternative: 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
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred
  • Ability to interpret codes and regulations and develop relevant standards
  • Proficiency with scheduling techniques including CPM, PERT, and flow charts
  • Ability to manage project budgets using cost-management techniques
  • Ability to analyze systems, equipment, risks, uncertain inputs, and conflicting data
  • Ability to prepare and present complex technical reports to management, professional societies, and regulatory bodies

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employees’ overall well-being
  • Competitive compensation