Engineer Prin (Station Engineer)

AEP Service Corporation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Tulsa, Oklahoma seeks a seasoned engineer to perform advanced engineering work, manage projects, and provide guidance to teams. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and economic achievement of objectives under supervision.

The position emphasizes analytical problem solving, planning, budgeting, and collaboration across functions to drive engineering improvements and business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience requirements: typically 8+ years with Bachelor's, or 6+ years with Master's/PhD in engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico preferred.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology acceptable with PE license.
• Alternative: ABET-accredited program + higher degree.
• Verification of PE across jurisdictions may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate routine engineering activities with minimal supervision.
• Develop and present technical reports, analyses, and improvement studies.
• Forecast cost inputs for routine projects and requisitions using CPM/PERT techniques.
• Identify problems beyond routine scope and propose viable solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and guide lower-level employees.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license (preferred)

Engineering Technology degree with PE license

Non-ABET degree with ABET-accredited Master/PhD

NCEES alignment confirmation

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-09-2026 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:

• Technical Expertise: Possesses intermediate level knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analysis. Demonstrates competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of moderate complexity. (e.g., by dividing the problem into component steps, and performing the analysis necessary to complete each step). Exhibits ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment. Demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.
• Leadership & Guidance: Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to complete routine activities. Performs routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher-level employees. Follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees.
• Planning & Organization Ability: Coordinates the development of input necessary to forecast costs for the routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc. Uses scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Initiates corrective action when project objectives are not being met.
• Problem Solving & Initiative: Resolves and initiates solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin. Demonstrates ability to identify problems that are beyond the normal routine. Demonstrates ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.
• Communication: Develops, reviews, or presents technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses in as clear, concise and effective fashion.
• Interpersonal Skills: Is an active team member. Networks with peers inside and outside the AEP system. Identifies key stakeholders. Uses informal network to get things done. Resolves conflict, builds consensus.
• Decision Making: Makes decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures. Makes decisions that affect the work of the team. Aware of risks. Demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.
• Business Awareness & Characteristics: Understands AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of their individual organizational unit. Demonstrates an understanding of the budgeting and approval process. Is proficient in the application and use of economic analysis techniques in problem solving. Develops an understanding of utility regulation and financing.

What We’re Looking For

Education and Work Experience requirements listed below:

• 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*.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is preferred for this position 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 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 a Non ABET accredited program.

Compensation

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (On-Site)

Compensation Grade: SP20-009

Compensation Range: $116,255.00 - $151,132.50

Physical Demand Level

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.

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Company Culture & Mission

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We’re redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We’re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.