Project Engineer (Mid - Sr.) - Customer Power Solutions

Job Posting End Date

10-07-2025

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

Job Summary

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

Job Description

More Specific to This Opportunity

Provide support to customers and vendor requirements related to business development opportunities, as well as the permitting, construction and commercial operation of behind-the-meter (BTM) projects.

An opportunity to join a growing team and be a part of the artificial intelligence (AI) energy revolution while delivering solutions for customers

The project engineer is responsible for delivering technical solutions across a range of technologies – including fuels cells, engines, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) - while building strong customer relationships and defining requirements for the successful implementation of products and solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed below:

Technical Expertise: Possesses advanced knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analyses. Understands interrelationship between systems and component equipment. Analyzes and recommends enhancements to business processes.

Leadership and Guidance: Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to perform routine engineering work. Performs routine engineering activity independently. Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees.

Planning and Organizational Ability: Develops input necessary to forecast costs for the routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc.

Problem Solving and Initiative: Resolves and initiates solutions to routine and/or moderately complex problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin. Identifies problems that are beyond the normal routine. Seeks out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.

Communication Skills: Helps coordinate the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner.

Interpersonal Skills: Leads aspects of team effort. Effectively leverages skills developed from company programs such as Power Up & Lead.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Based on education, experience and interview evaluation, these two (2) opportunities will be filled at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.

Engineer Sr. (grade 8)

Engineer (mid-level) (grade 7)

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 in engineering from a program accredited by ABET* .

Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative is:

(1) a 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.** Confirmation is required 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 Non ABET accredited program

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Base Salary: approximately $86K - $124K

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

WHO WE ARE

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by li