Principal Mechanical Engineer – Power Plant Retrofit Lead

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

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in Columbus, OH seeks a Mechanical Engineer Principal to support gas, coal, and renewable plant retrofit and new-generation self-build projects by defining mechanical design-basis expectations and supporting specifications, engineering, and procurement of rotating and static equipment, piping, structures, and balance-of-plant systems.

The role requires advanced knowledge of natural gas simple cycle and combined cycle plants, collaboration with AE and EPC teams, and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree and PE preferred.
• 8+ years of related engineering experience in power/industrial settings.
• Experience with codes and standards (ASME/API/IEEE) and vendor reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document mechanical design basis for plant equipment.
• Evaluate turbines, HRSGs, boilers, pumps, and piping systems for integration.
• Review designs, drawings, and calculations with AE/EPC teams.
• Prepare procurement specs and RFx deliverables.
• Support construction, commissioning, and startup activities.

Skills

Turbomachinery performance

Rotor dynamics

Vibration analysis

Piping stress analysis

Welding basics

FEA/CFD tools

Reliability engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MATLAB

MathCAD

PDMS/AVEVA

FEA/CFD tools

Job description

AEP Service Corporation in Columbus, OH seeks a Mechanical Engineer Principal to support gas, coal, and renewable plant retrofit and new-generation self-build projects by defining mechanical design-basis expectations and supporting specifications, engineering, and procurement of rotating and static equipment, piping, structures, and balance-of-plant systems.

The role requires advanced knowledge of natural gas simple cycle and combined cycle plants, collaboration with AE and EPC teams, and