Senior Station Engineer – Lead Substation Projects

American Electric Power; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks engineers for on-site work in New Albany to perform substation engineering and related activities. Responsibilities include grounding, shielding, layout preparation, and coordinating with planners to craft robust substation solutions.

The role requires ABET-accredited degrees with senior/leadership paths and often PE licensure; candidates with an Engineering Technology degree plus PE may also qualify.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree is preferred.
• PE license is encouraged and preferred.
• Master's or PhD in engineering is advantageous.
• Engineering Technology degree can satisfy the degree requirement with PE.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering for substation capital projects.
• Complete grounding, lightning shielding, and lighting studies.
• Prepare station configuration and layouts.
• Work with project planners to develop substation solutions.
• Develop station project functional and detail scoping documents.
• Assist project managers with Primavera P6 schedules.
• Oversee design work by internal designers or consulting firms.
• Support construction staff to resolve issues during construction.
• Collaborate with various departments during the course of the project.

Skills

ABET accreditation

PE license

Engineering degree

Master's or PhD in engineering

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Engineering Technology degree + PE

Master's or PhD in engineering

Non-ABET + ABET program equivalence

Job description

American Electric Power seeks engineers for on-site work in New Albany to perform substation engineering and related activities. Responsibilities include grounding, shielding, layout preparation, and coordinating with planners to craft robust substation solutions.

The role requires ABET-accredited degrees with senior/leadership paths and often PE licensure; candidates with an Engineering Technology degree plus PE may also qualify.