CEMS Engineer, Mid-Senior — Fleet Emissions Lead

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a CEMS Engineer to serve as the fleet technical owner for Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems across its gas and coal generation fleet. You will troubleshoot, improve reliability, and support capital upgrades for CEMS/DAHS hardware and software, while coordinating with plant operations and vendors.

Responsibilities include leading I&C support, design basis development, and fleet-wide standardization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (ABET preferred) with two+ years of related engineering experience.
• Progressive experience with CEMS, process analyzers, power plant I&C, or closely related systems.
• Knowledge of CEMS QA/QC practices and regulatory aspects (40 CFR Part 60/75).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and data issues and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex troubleshooting and root-cause resolution for CEMS hardware and software across multiple systems.
• Provide I&C support with installation, configuration, calibration, and maintenance of CEMS/DAHS.
• Manage vendor/contractor relationships for design, installation, and service.
• Develop design basis docs, standards, and cost estimates for equipment replacements.
• Train plant and engineering staff and produce knowledge-transfer materials.

Skills

CEMS knowledge

I&C troubleshooting

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

DAHS systems

PLC configuration

Modbus/OPC networking

SAMA diagrams/wiring diagrams

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a CEMS Engineer to serve as the fleet technical owner for Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems across its gas and coal generation fleet. You will troubleshoot, improve reliability, and support capital upgrades for CEMS/DAHS hardware and software, while coordinating with plant operations and vendors.

Responsibilities include leading I&C support, design basis development, and fleet-wide standardization.