Station Engineer - On-Site Growth & Impact

American Electric Power; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Station Engineer in New Albany, Ohio, within the Transmission System Operations Engineering (TSOE) organization. The role supports configuration changes to the transmission grid and ensures compliance with NERC standards through field verification and documentation.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, planning, problem solving, and collaboration across teams, with onsite work and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET or equivalent) is required or encouraged at SG6/SG7 levels.
• Passing FE exam is encouraged for future PE licensure.
• Master’s/PhD in engineering may qualify for higher entry level.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team.
• Lead and coordinate work activities within the group and with external parties.
• Participate in planning, scheduling, and budgeting for projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements related to system configurations and reliability.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to management and regulatory bodies.

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

ABET-accredited MS/PhD in Engineering

Engineering Technology BS with PE license

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Station Engineer in New Albany, Ohio, within the Transmission System Operations Engineering (TSOE) organization. The role supports configuration changes to the transmission grid and ensures compliance with NERC standards through field verification and documentation.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, planning, problem solving, and collaboration across teams, with onsite work and flexible scheduling.