Senior/Principal Project Engineer

Jobtailor; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an AEP Engineering Lead to drive complex, multidisciplinary generation projects from design through closeout. You will coordinate with engineers, architects, OEMs, and regulators while leading design reviews and ensuring progress visibility.

Requirements include ABET-accredited engineering education and PE licensure or imminent licensing, with 2–8+ years of related experience depending on seniority. Travel 25% nationwide within the AEP footprint is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or acceptable alternative qualifications
• Engineer SG7: 2+ years of related engineering experience
• Engineer SG8: 4+ years with bachelor's or 2+ years with master's/PhD
• Engineer SG9: 8+ years with bachelor's or 6+ years with master's/PhD
• Engineering Technology bachelor's degree candidates must obtain a PE license
• PE registration preferred or encouraged; required for Principal unless waived by EVP
• Mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology preferred
• Travel 25% outside of Ohio within the AEP footprint during construction
• Ability to work onsite in Shreveport, Louisiana, Kenova, West Virginia, or Columbus, Ohio

Responsibilities

• Serve as the AEP Engineering Lead for complex, multidisciplinary generation projects
• Lead projects through conceptual and detailed design, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and closeout
• Develop and manage Engineering Work Plans
• Lead Engineering Design Reviews and respond to RFIs
• Coordinate engineering activities among AEP teams, developers, architects/engineers, OEMs, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders
• Schedule and lead engineering meetings
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and direction to engineers
• Provide regular engineering progress updates to project teams and stakeholders
• Support construction and facilitate project closeout activities
• Travel to AEP generation facilities, including occasional overnight trips
• Analyze complex problems, risks, options, and inputs to support project decisions

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Design Reviews

Technical Leadership

Multi-Discipline Oversight

Communication

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

PE License

Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Engineering Work Plans

Job description

• Serve as the AEP Engineering Lead for complex, multidisciplinary generation projects
• Lead projects through conceptual and detailed design, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and closeout
• Develop and manage Engineering Work Plans
• Lead Engineering Design Reviews and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Coordinate engineering activities among AEP teams, developers, architects/engineers, OEMs, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders
• Schedule and lead engineering meetings
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and direction to engineers
• Provide regular engineering progress updates to project teams and stakeholders
• Support construction and facilitate project closeout activities
• Travel to AEP generation facilities, including occasional overnight trips
• Analyze complex problems, risks, options, and uncertain inputs to support project decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or acceptable alternative qualifications
• Engineer SG7: 2 or more years of related engineering experience
• Engineer Senior SG8: 4 or more years of related engineering experience with a bachelor's degree, or 2 years with a master's degree or PhD
• Engineer Principal SG9: 8 or more years of related engineering experience with a bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a master's degree or PhD
• Engineering Technology bachelor's degree candidates must obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license
• PE registration preferred or encouraged; required for Principal unless waived by the organization's EVP
• Mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology preferred
• Experience overseeing multi-discipline engineering work preferred
• Travel 25% outside of Ohio within the AEP footprint during the construction phase
• Ability to work onsite in Shreveport, Louisiana, Kenova, West Virginia, or Columbus, Ohio

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading complex engineering projects, including design, procurement, and construction support, while providing technical leadership and managing multidisciplinary teams. Holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possesses a Professional Engineering (PE) license, with extensive experience in project coordination and problem analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Engineering Design Reviews
• Technical Leadership
• Professional Engineering (PE) License
• Multi-Discipline Engineering Oversight

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Engineering Work Plans
• Complex Problem Analysis
• Construction Support
• Commissioning
• Design Coordination

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) License

Industry Keywords

• AEP Generation Projects
• Regulatory Agencies
• Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Engineering Meetings
• Project Closeout Activities