Senior Engineer & Technical Leader — PE Eligible

AEP; Kentucky; On-site; USD 99,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in Louisa, KY seeks a Senior/Principal Engineer to perform advanced engineering work, lead project teams, and drive safe, efficient, and economical outcomes. The role requires deep technical knowledge and the ability to guide others across disciplines.

Applicants should have ABET‑accredited engineering degrees; PE licensure is encouraged. Significant engineering experience is expected, with a strong focus on leadership, risk management, and delivering results.

Qualifications

• Has typically acquired four (4) or more years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET.
• Two (2) years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.
• Acceptable alternative is: A Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge that enables the engineer to serve as a leader within the assigned organization.
• Provides guidance and exercises judgment in providing training, guidance and/or direction to other Engineers; leads, facilitates, and coordinates work activities.
• Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that involve analysis of data.
• Develops reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects for management or regulatory bodies; leads and facilitates meetings.
• Networks with multiple disciplines inside and outside the organization to achieve goals and manage risks.
• Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes; assesses risks and implications.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET‑accredited)

Master's degree or PhD in engineering (ABET‑accredited)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

AEP in Louisa, KY seeks a Senior/Principal Engineer to perform advanced engineering work, lead project teams, and drive safe, efficient, and economical outcomes. The role requires deep technical knowledge and the ability to guide others across disciplines.

Applicants should have ABET‑accredited engineering degrees; PE licensure is encouraged. Significant engineering experience is expected, with a strong focus on leadership, risk management, and delivering results.