Senior Electrical Engineer

American Electric Power

. Perform complex engineering work activities and projects .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $98,993 - $128,688 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced engineering knowledge and the ability to manage complex projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards while effectively leading teams and coordinating engineering activities. Proficient in project budgeting, scheduling techniques, and technical report preparation.

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Advanced Engineering KnowledgeProject Budget ManagementTechnical Report PreparationCPM and PERT SchedulingProfessional Engineer (PE) License

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Hard Skills

Engineering AnalysisTechnical Report WritingProject Cost ManagementProblem SolvingScheduling Techniques

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationDecision MakingCommunicationFacilitation

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Engineering StandardsRegulatory ComplianceEngineering TechnologyProject ManagementSystems Interrelationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform complex engineering work activities and projects
Apply engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically
Keep abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment
Analyze interrelationships between systems and component equipment
Interpret codes and regulations and develop relevant standards
Provide guidance and direction to other engineers
Lead, facilitate, and coordinate engineering work activities within and outside the organization
Ensure work complies with company policies, standards, rules, regulations, and external agency procedures
Promote engineering professionalism and standards
Coordinate and conduct training sessions
Develop plans, measurable goals, objectives, and requirements
Coordinate project cost inputs and use CPM, PERT, and flow charts for scheduling
Identify corrective actions when objectives are not met
Identify and resolve routine and complex problems and develop new approaches
Coordinate engineering work and prepare or review complex technical reports
Lead and facilitate meetings
Network across disciplines and leverage relationships to accomplish work
Make decisions affecting department operations, plans, goals, and major projects
Manage project budgets and assess impacts on expenses and revenues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 4 or more years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in an ABET-accredited program
Or 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 acceptable 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 apply advanced engineering knowledge
Knowledge of products, developments, technologies, procedures, equipment, systems, and component interrelationships
Ability to interpret codes and regulations and develop standards
Proficiency with scheduling techniques including CPM, PERT, and flow charts
Ability to analyze complex or conflicting data and solve problems
Ability to prepare technical reports for management, professional societies, and regulatory bodies
Ability to manage project budgets using cost management techniques
Ability to make decisions involving uncertain inputs, risks, conflicting interests, and limited precedents
Ability to work collaboratively and lead teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package supporting employees’ overall well-being
Company-sponsored training programs
Educational assistance
Social and recreational programs
Equal employment opportunity