Senior Substation Engineer: Lead High-Impact Power Projects

American Electric Power Co.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking engineers for substation projects in Ohio. Roles span Senior to Principal levels, with ABET accreditation and PE licensure guiding qualification; expect cross-functional collaboration and engagement with project planners, designers, and field teams on on-site substations in a safety-focused environment.

Positions offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with responsibilities including grounding studies, configurations, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related engineering experience with ABET-accredited bachelor's degree.
• 2 years with a master's or PhD in ABET-accredited program.
• PE license in US or Puerto Rico encouraged.
• Engineering Technology degree with PE license acceptable.
• Alternative: non-ABET bachelor + ABET master/PhD; verify PE alignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering for substation capital projects.
• Complete grounding, lightning shielding, and lighting studies.
• Prepare station configuration and layouts.
• Develop substation solutions with project planners.
• Create station project scoping documents with stakeholders.
• Assist PMs with Primavera P6 activities and schedules.
• Oversee work by designers or consultant engineers.
• Support construction teams to resolve field issues.
• Collaborate with departments across projects.

Skills

PE license encouraged

ABET-accredited degree knowledge

Power systems experience

Education

ABET-accredited engineering bachelor's

Master's or PhD in ABET engineering

PE license (US) preferred

Engineering Technology with PE license

Non-ABET bachelor + ABET master/PhD

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking engineers for substation projects in Ohio. Roles span Senior to Principal levels, with ABET accreditation and PE licensure guiding qualification; expect cross-functional collaboration and engagement with project planners, designers, and field teams on on-site substations in a safety-focused environment.

Positions offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with responsibilities including grounding studies, configurations, and