Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Generation & Grid

American Electric Power Co.

United States

On-site

USD 116,000 - 151,000

Full time

7 hours ago
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Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an Electrical Engineer Principal for New Generation. You will define design-basis requirements and support specification, procurement, integration and commissioning of power generation electrical systems.

The role requires deep knowledge of generator sets, GSUs, MV/HV distribution, switchgear, MCCs, relaying, grounding, black-start, auxiliaries, and interconnection. Travel ~25% and collaboration with A/E and EPC partners are essential.

Qualifications

  • ABET-accredited engineering degree required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Define design-basis requirements for electrical systems in power generation projects.

Skills

Protection relays
Grounding design
MV/HV equipment
One-line diagrams
Power system studies
SCADA interface
Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree
Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ETAP
SKM/PowerTools
CYME
MATLAB
AutoCAD/MicroStation

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking an Electrical Engineer Principal for New Generation. You will define design-basis requirements and support specification, procurement, integration and commissioning of power generation electrical systems.

The role requires deep knowledge of generator sets, GSUs, MV/HV distribution, switchgear, MCCs, relaying, grounding, black-start, auxiliaries, and interconnection. Travel ~25% and collaboration with A/E and EPC partners are essential.

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