Electrical Engineer Senior

AEP; Roanoke, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to perform complex engineering work and lead project teams, applying advanced knowledge to deliver safe, efficient, and economical solutions. You’ll guide engineers, coordinate activities, and ensure compliance with standards.

You will mentor engineers, develop project plans with measurable goals and budgets, analyze system relationships, and communicate results to management and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering ABET-accredited or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license encouraged and preferred.
• 4+ years related engineering experience; or 2 years with Master's/PhD.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering work on assigned projects using advanced knowledge.
• Lead, coordinate and guide engineers and other team members.
• Develop plans with measurable goals and projected costs/budgets.
• Analyze interrelationships between systems and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and external regulations.
• Communicate findings and lead meetings with management and regulators.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers; collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Decision making

Business awareness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PE license (encouraged)

Job description

## Electrical Engineer SeniorApply: Roanoke, VA: Winfield, WV: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 20, 2026 (10 days left to apply): R19330**Job Posting End Date**10-20-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing 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****What you’ll do:****Essential Job Functions & Tasks*** Technical Expertise: Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge that enables the engineer to serve as a leader within the assigned organization. Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment. Understands and analyzes interrelationships between systems and component equipment. Interprets codes and regulations, and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment.* Leadership & Guidance: Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other Engineers. Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work. Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Promotes engineering professionalism and standards. Coordinates and conducts training sessions.* Planning & Organization Ability: Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility. Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects. Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met.* Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data. Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps. Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches.* Communication: Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner. Develops, reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc. Leads and facilitates meetings effectively.Interpersonal Skills: Possess collaborative and consensus building skills. Functions as a team leader and member. Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system. Leverages network to get things done.* Decision Making: Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes. Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist. Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies. Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly. Makes decisions that affect the operations or results of the department and may have some impact on a major project.* Business Awareness & Characteristics: Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit. Understands the specific goals and objectives of their individual organizational unit and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives. Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues. Demonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business. **What we’re looking for:*** 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\\*; 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.* Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.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 In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.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 listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! **Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-008**Compensation Range:**$98,993.00 - $128,688.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.