Lead Engineer: Complex Projects, Systems & Leadership

American Electric Power; Kentucky; On-site; USD 88,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (On-Site) is seeking an engineer/technologist for complex projects requiring strong engineering knowledge and leadership. The role emphasizes safe, efficient, and economical outcomes with collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities include guiding teams, planning projects with CPM/PERT methods, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations. PE licensure is preferred, with ABET credentials strongly prioritized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Typically 4+ years of related engineering experience; Master/PhD may adjust entry grade.
• PE license in US/PR encouraged or required unless waived.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance within the engineering team.
• Lead, coordinate and review work activities across engineers and related groups.
• Plan budgets, schedules and measurable goals for projects.
• Analyze problems, identify solutions and drive implementation.
• Communicate findings effectively to management and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Business awareness

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in engineering

Master's or PhD in engineering (ABET)

Professional Engineer (PE) license in US/PR

Tools

CPM

PERT

Flow charts

Job description

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (On-Site) is seeking an engineer/technologist for complex projects requiring strong engineering knowledge and leadership. The role emphasizes safe, efficient, and economical outcomes with collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities include guiding teams, planning projects with CPM/PERT methods, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations. PE licensure is preferred, with ABET credentials strongly prioritized.