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Engineer/Engineering Technologist to Principal

American Electric Power
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Feb 2026
💰 $151,133/yr($84,000/yr$151,133/yr)

About the role

Job Posting End Date

03-07-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing advance engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Job Description

 What you’ll do:

  • Provide engineering for substation capital projects
  • Complete grounding, lightning shielding, and lighting studies
  • Prepare station configuration and layouts
  • Work with project planners to develop substation solutions
  • Develop station project functional and detail scoping documents working with all project stakeholders
  • Assist project managers with the development and maintenance of station engineering activities and deliverables within Primavera P6 project schedules
  • Oversee work performed by internal designers or consulting engineering firms on the design of select projects
  • Provide support to construction and professional field service personnel to resolve issues and concerns during the construction phase of projects
  • Collaborate with various departments during the course of the project

What we’re looking for:

Engineer SG7

  • Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* along with two or more years of related engineering experience.
  • Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative is:

  • 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.

Engineering Technologist SG7

  • Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles;
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering technology* in a program accredited by ABET**.
     

*A degree in engineering technology is the preferred degree: however, engineering degrees will also be considered.
**ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering technology (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering technology from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program

Engineer Senior SG8

  • Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
  • Or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*;

Acceptable alternative is:

  • 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.

Engineering Technologist Senior SG8

  • Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles;
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering technology* in a program accredited by ABET**.

    *A degree in engineering technology is the preferred degree: however, engineering degrees will also be considered.
    **ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Engineer Principal SG9

  • Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
  • Or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*. 

Acceptable alternatives:

  • 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.
  • 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.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

** Confirmation is preferred 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 an

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