Senior Mechanical Engineer – Generation Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks an accomplished engineer to lead advanced initiatives, guide teams, and manage complex projects requiring broad technical and regulatory insight. The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, strategic planning, and clear communication with senior stakeholders.

The position rewards extensive experience, PE licensure preference, and flexible approaches to engineering challenges, aligning with AEP’s customer-first mission and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) or 6 years with a Master’s/PhD.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred, unless waived by EVP.
• Alternative: Engineering degree + Master/PhD from ABET-accredited program; or non-ABET degree + ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced engineering expertise in a specialized technical area and serve as a resource for the company.
• Lead and coordinate work activities within a group or department and act as project or function manager for tasks.
• Develop and implement plans with scheduling, resources, and cost controls to solve complex engineering problems.
• Identify, clarify, and resolve complex problems using multi-functional or multi-disciplinary analysis.
• Present and communicate complex technical subjects clearly to senior management, regulators, and professional bodies.
• Build networks across AEP, external partners, and regulatory agencies; influence thinking and directions.
• Make technical decisions involving risk and long-term impact with some autonomy.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Organization

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Business Awareness

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's or PhD in Engineering (ABET-accredited program)

Job description

American Electric Power seeks an accomplished engineer to lead advanced initiatives, guide teams, and manage complex projects requiring broad technical and regulatory insight. The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, strategic planning, and clear communication with senior stakeholders.

The position rewards extensive experience, PE licensure preference, and flexible approaches to engineering challenges, aligning with AEP’s customer-first mission and comprehensive benefits.