Principal Staff Transmission Compliance Engineer

American Electric Power

. Serve as a technical leader within the Transmission Compliance organization .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNew Albany • Ohio • United StatesLead💰 $116,255 - $177,503 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering principles with a focus on compliance oversight, technical leadership, and strategic decision-making. Proficient in addressing complex engineering challenges and leading specialized projects within the Transmission Compliance domain.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical LeadershipCompliance OversightRoot Cause AnalysisSubstation EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) Registration

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Hard Skills

Engineering ExperienceMethodology AdherenceCorrective Action DevelopmentRisk Management ProcessesVerification Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

Team BuildingPresentation SkillsNetworking

Tools & Technologies

IPSVeriFactVaultTPSSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) Registration

Industry Keywords

Transmission ComplianceFAC-008PRCCIP RequirementsSubstation Equipment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Vault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a technical leader within the Transmission Compliance organization
Provide oversight and guidance for Level 2 controls and review processes
Lead resolution of verification issues identified through Level 2 reviews
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established requirements
Act as a subject matter expert for methodology adherence, equipment ratings, corrective action development, and root cause analysis
Lead AEP system-wide engineering activities in specialized areas
Lead project and development activity involving unique or highly specialized engineering applications
Develop, recommend, and implement plans addressing AEP system-wide issues
Identify and resolve highly complex company and industry problems
Prepare and present complex technical subjects to senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, and others
Build teams and networks across AEP, other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia
Make technical decisions affecting the AEP system, business objectives, and strategic direction
Develop the area of expertise as a strategic asset of the AEP system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineer Principal SG9: 8 or more years of related engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; or 6 years of related engineering experience and a Master's or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Engineer Staff SG10: 10 or more years of related engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; or 8 years of related engineering experience and a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Acceptable 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
Electrical Engineer preferred; Station background may be Mechanical
Preferred knowledge of or experience with substation engineering, substation equipment, and protection & control (P&C)
Preferred experience with compliance programs and standards, particularly FAC-008, PRC, and CIP requirements
Highly desirable experience or familiarity with internal controls, compliance oversight, auditing practices, and risk management processes
Preferred working knowledge of enterprise systems and applications, including IPS, VeriFact, Vault, TPS, and SharePoint
Professional Engineer (PE) registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred, unless waived by the organization's EVP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package supporting employees’ overall well-being
Competitive compensation