Principal Electrical Engineer, Power Plant Systems

American Electric Power Co.; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking an Electrical Engineer Principal SG9 to lead electrical design for gas, coal, renewables and new-generation projects. You will define design-basis, review vendor inputs, coordinate with EPCs, and support commissioning and lifecycle activities at multiple sites.

Strong knowledge of protection, grounding, MV/HV systems and interconnections is essential. Required 8+ years of related experience with ABET-accredited degree; PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET/accredited engineering degree and PE preferred for senior level.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical design-basis requirements for generators, transformers, switchgear, and station service.
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Skills

Protection relays

Grounding design

Cable routing

MV/HV equipment testing

Single-line diagrams

Power system studies

Vendor RFx review

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

ETAP

SKM/PowerTools

CYME

MATLAB

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Job description

American Electric Power Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking an Electrical Engineer Principal SG9 to lead electrical design for gas, coal, renewables and new-generation projects. You will define design-basis, review vendor inputs, coordinate with EPCs, and support commissioning and lifecycle activities at multiple sites.

Strong knowledge of protection, grounding, MV/HV systems and interconnections is essential. Required 8+ years of related experience with ABET-accredited degree; PE license preferred.