Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

American Electric Power; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Tulsa, OK seeks an Engineer Principal SG9 to oversee electrical design for gas, coal, renewables, and new-generation projects. You will define design-basis requirements, prepare specifications, and coordinate with A/E and EPC teams through procurement, construction, commissioning, and lifecycle support.

The role demands deep knowledge of generator/GSU systems, MV/HV distribution, protection, grounding, and SCADA/DCS interfaces, plus vendor drawing reviews and lifecycle

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required; PE preferred or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design-basis and equipment requirements.
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Skills

Protection relays

Grounding

MV/HV equipment

Single-line diagrams

Power system studies

Vendor drawings

Protection coordination

Relay settings

SCADA/DCS

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

SKM/PowerTools

CYME

MATLAB

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Job description

American Electric Power in Tulsa, OK seeks an Engineer Principal SG9 to oversee electrical design for gas, coal, renewables, and new-generation projects. You will define design-basis requirements, prepare specifications, and coordinate with A/E and EPC teams through procurement, construction, commissioning, and lifecycle support.

The role demands deep knowledge of generator/GSU systems, MV/HV distribution, protection, grounding, and SCADA/DCS interfaces, plus vendor drawing reviews and lifecycle