Principal Electrical Engineer, Power Generation Systems

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

On-site opportunities

Career development

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks an Engineer Principal to define electrical design-basis requirements for gas, coal, renewables, and new generation projects. You’ll coordinate with A/E and EPC partners to ensure reliable, safe electrical systems and lifecycle support.

The role emphasizes protection relays, grounding, and MV/HV equipment, with travel to sites across the US. A PE license is preferred; ABET‑accredited degree required. Excellent collaboration and problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's in ABET‑accredited engineering.
• PE license in any U.S. state preferred or waiver considered.
• Experience across gas, coal, renewables; commissioning on plants.
• Proficient with electrical design/analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, CYME, MATLAB).

Responsibilities

• Define electrical design-basis requirements and equipment specs for generators, transformers, switchgear, and MCCs.
• Review vendor drawings, technical bids, RFx deliverables; prepare senior comments.
• Support procurement: submittal reviews, testing coordination, and lead-time tracking.
• Provide construction and commissioning support: site inspections, relay settings, and testing.
• Coordinate with mechanical, I&C, civil, and operations for integration and SCADA interfaces.
• Contribute to O&M documents, spares lists, and lifecycle cost inputs.

Skills

Protection relays understanding

Grounding & cable sizing

Single-line diagrams interpretation

Power electronics familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Scripting or databases familiarity

Effective communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license preferred

Tools

ETAP

SKM/PowerTools

CYME

MATLAB

AutoCAD / MicroStation

Job description

American Electric Power seeks an Engineer Principal to define electrical design-basis requirements for gas, coal, renewables, and new generation projects. You’ll coordinate with A/E and EPC partners to ensure reliable, safe electrical systems and lifecycle support.

The role emphasizes protection relays, grounding, and MV/HV equipment, with travel to sites across the US. A PE license is preferred; ABET‑accredited degree required. Excellent collaboration and problem solving are essential.