Electrical/ I&C Engineer (Associate - Principal)

aep; Bridgman (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a Maintenance Engineering professional to support the EFIn team on plant needs, outages, and routine evaluations. You will work under supervision to apply engineering knowledge across electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls, providing analyses and solutions to support operations and maintenance goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with planning, maintenance, and operations, requires in-person work, and may include night/weekend shifts during outages or failure

Qualifications

• Entry-level knowledge and experience applying theory to solve well-defined problems or provide analysis, with guidance from higher-level engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher-level engineers in handling routine portions of more complex problems and analyses.
• Coordinate work activities of others to resolve routine engineering tasks.
• Contribute to project planning documents and scheduling under supervision.
• Prepare basic cost estimates and support scheduling and budgeting activities.
• Assist in reports and technical papers and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Job Posting End Date 10-26-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Please Note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.

Job Summary

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

Job Description

This position is in Maintenance Engineering on the Engineering Fix It Now (EFIN) team. EFIN responds to plant needs that are required to maintain the plant including activities in the Work Week process, outage support and preparation milestones, and emergent plant needs. EFIN engineers provide engineering support and analysis to interfacing organizations including planning, maintenance, and operations. Respond to Evaluation Requests for work that requires engineering resources or subject matter expertise in the assistance of Planning, Maintenance, or Operations. EFIN also supports investigations and troubleshooting activities, including Failure Investigations and Issue Resolution Teams. EFIN engineers are trained and qualified in development of Engineering Changes (modifications), calculation development and review, design verification, and 50.59 screenings. Systems, electrical systems and components, and instrumentation and controls are needed. Work in-person is required to support collaboration within the section and to closely interface with the departments supported. EFIN support on nights and weekends will occasionally be necessary during failure investigations and outages. Refueling outages will require shift coverage as well.

What You'll Do:

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

Essential Functions:

Technical Expertise: Possesses entry-level knowledge and experience in the application of theory to solve well-defined problems or provide analysis, with guidance from higher-level engineers. Assists higher-level engineers in handling well-defined portions of more complex problems and analyses. Exhibits fundamental understanding of standards, codes and regulations relevant to the area of assignment. Gains familiarity with standards, codes and regulations relevant to the area of assignment. Gains familiarity with pertinent equipment, materials, systems and business processes.

Leadership & Guidance: Coordinates work activities of others as required to resolve routine engineering tasks. Demonstrates working knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures; however, activities are generally monitored by higher-level employees to ensure work is performed in accordance with established guidelines. Performs work activities as assigned and coached by higher-level employees. Demonstrates ability to work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary. Demonstrates willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles.

Planning & Organization Ability: Provides input to routine project planning documents related to scheduling and understands the use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Monitors project status and recommend action accordingly. Prepares cost estimates using established standards. Develops understanding of the workflow for routine engineering projects. Accomplishes work according to plans and schedules established by higher-level employees.

Problem Solving & Initiative: Actively seeks out information and understanding of engineering problems and solution techniques applicable to area of responsibility. Applies basic techniques to perform analysis associated with the resolution of routine technical problems. Uses initiative in looking for opportunities and presenting new ideas and new approaches.

Communication: Assists and participates in the preparation of reports and technical papers. Assimilates information and instructions readily. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing and presents ideas clearly. Listens to and understands instructions, and requests clarification as required.

Interpersonal Skills : Begins networking with peers to share information and encourage cooperation. Understands the agendas and perspectives of others. Develops effective give-and-take relationship. Demonstrates the ability to be a team player. Relates to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner.

Decision Making: Knows which decisions they are authorized to make. Develops decision-making skills under guidance of higher-level employees and makes routine decisions subject to review and contributes to team decision-making.

Business Awareness & Characteristics : Demonstrates an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon their organizational unit's work. Applies economic analysis techniques in problem solving. Pursues effective ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a compet