Senior Project Engineer - Generation Projects Lead

American Electric Power; Rockport (IN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a Project Engineer to lead complex generation projects from concept to commissioning. The role focuses on design excellence, procurement, and coordinating with internal teams, external partners, regulators, and contractors.

Based onsite at Rockport, Indiana, the engineer will guide engineering work plans, design reviews, and RFIs, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of utility-scale assets. Travel to facilities is required.

Qualifications

• Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in an ABET-accredited program.
• Master's or PhD in engineering may be considered for higher entry.
• PE license encouraged and preferred for senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering Design and Review processes across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Coordinate design efforts with internal and external partners (developers, architects/engineers, OEMs, EPCs).
• Provide support during construction and commissioning and facilitate project closeout activities.
• Deliver regular progress updates to project team and stakeholders.

Skills

ABET-accredited degree

PE license (preferred)

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Travel 25% outside Ohio

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master's or PhD in engineering (ABET-accredited)

Professional Engineer (PE) license encouraged

Job description

American Electric Power seeks a Project Engineer to lead complex generation projects from concept to commissioning. The role focuses on design excellence, procurement, and coordinating with internal teams, external partners, regulators, and contractors.

Based onsite at Rockport, Indiana, the engineer will guide engineering work plans, design reviews, and RFIs, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of utility-scale assets. Travel to facilities is required.