Senior Power Generation Project Lead

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Kentucky

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USD 125,000 - 170,000

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4 days ago

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Job summary

AEP is seeking an Engineering Lead to guide complex generation projects through the full lifecycle. You will develop and manage engineering work plans, lead design reviews, and coordinate across engineering, operations, IT, OEMs, and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities include providing technical support during construction and commissioning, delivering progress updates, and traveling to facilities as needed. Strong PE credentials are preferred for senior levels.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or qualifying Master's/PhD alternatives.
Engineer SG7: two or more years of related engineering experience.
Engineer Senior SG8: 4+ years of related engineering experience with a bachelor's, or 2 years with a master's/PhD.
Engineer Principal SG9: 8+ years with bachelor's or 6 years with master's/PhD.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration varies by level; preferred or required for Principal unless waived.
Engineering Technology bachelor's degree candidates must obtain a PE license.
Alternative: non-ABET bachelor's with master's/PhD from ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate engineering activities for generation capital projects.
Develop and manage Engineering Work Plans.
Lead design reviews and respond to RFIs.
Coordinate design efforts across engineering, operations, IT/technology, OEMs, EPC contractors, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
Travel to generation facilities as needed.
Provide progress updates to project teams and stakeholders.
Support delivery of new-build and retrofit power assets.