Engineer Staff (SPP Outage Planning)

American Electric Power Co.; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in New Albany, OH is seeking an engineer staff to perform highly advanced engineering work and lead system-wide activities. The role emphasizes technical expertise, leadership, and strategic problem-solving within a safe, economical framework.

Ideal candidates hold a ABET-accredited engineering degree with 10+ years experience (or 8+ years with a master/PhD) and PE licensure is preferred. This onsite position offers strong compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of related engineering experience with ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree or eight years with master’s/PhD in ABET-accredited program.
• PE license in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico preferred; engineers with non-ABET Engineering Technology degree may qualify with PE license.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits expert knowledge in a specialized technical area and serves as the senior resource for the company.
• Leads system-wide activities and projects in specific engineering areas.
• Directs planning and development of highly specialized engineering initiatives.
• Influences strategic direction as a recognized authority in the area of expertise.
• Develops and implements plans addressing system-wide issues within their technical field.
• Identifies and resolves highly complex problems with substantial specialized knowledge.
• Prepares and presents complex technical information clearly to senior management and external bodies.
• Builds teams and networks across the company, regulatory bodies, and academia.
• Makes decisions impacting the system and strategic objectives, with accountability for technical outcomes.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Leadership

Planning

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Business Awareness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Job Posting End Date 09-13-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing highly 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: Exhibits the highest level of proficiency and expert knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as the expert and highest level resource for the company in that area.
• Leadership & Guidance: Leads AEP system-wide activities in specific areas of engineering.
• Leads project and development activity related to specific, unique, and/or highly specialized areas of engineering application.
• Influences the direction of thinking throughout the AEP system as a recognized authority in an area of expertise.
• Planning & Organization Ability: Develops, recommends, and implements plans to address AEP system-wide issues within specialized field of technical expertise.
• Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to highly complex problems that are unique to the company and industry and requires extensive specialized knowledge of equipment and/or problem solving techniques, or the development of knowledge and techniques.
• Communication: Leads in the preparation and presentation of the most complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc.
• Interpersonal Skills: Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia.
• Decision Making: Makes decisions that are likely to impact the AEP system, business objectives and strategic direction. Possesses the knowledge and experience to make and take full accountabilities for all technical decisions.
• Business Awareness & Characteristics: Demonstrates the ability to make their area of expertise a strategic asset of the AEP system.

What We’re Looking For:

• Has typically acquired 10 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 8 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 preferred for this position.
• 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 an Non ABET accredited program

Where You'll Work:

Onsite in New Albany OH.

What You’ll Get:

• Engineer Staff: $145k- 160k
• 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.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do 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!

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (On-Site) Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-010 Compensation Range: $136,539.00 - $177,503.00

The 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.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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.