Mechanical Engineer (Senior / Principal)

Responsible for performing advanced engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise: Exhibits advanced level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as a resource for the company in areas such as system production, underground systems, extensive control systems, thermo-hydraulic control systems, distribution standards, fossil or nuclear plant operations, etc.
• Leadership & Guidance: Influences the direction of thinking throughout the organizational unit as a recognized authority in an area of expertise. Leads, facilitates, and coordinates work activities of others within work groups, teams, departments, corporate entities, or external to the company. Assumes the role of project or function manager for assigned tasks.
• Planning & Organization Ability: Develops, recommends, and implements plans that include all scheduling, resource, and cost information and control required to address complex engineering problems involving a wide array of internal and external entities.
• Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems requiring multi-functional or organizational interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques. Develops opportunities and new ideas with system-wide impact.
• Communication: Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects clearly, concisely, and persuasively to senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc. Projects credibility and competence on technical issues with highly developed presentation skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Builds teams and networks extending through AEP, other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia.
• Decision Making: Makes technical decisions based on calculated risks without management review. Decisions affect long-range plans and goals, involve uncertain input, and may impact across organizational boundaries.
• Business Awareness & Characteristics: Demonstrates vision in identifying business opportunities. Understands how strategies and decisions impact customer and supplier relationships.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineer Sr. (grade 8):
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, typically with 6 or more years of related engineering experience; OR
  • Master’s degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, typically with 4 or more years of related engineering experience.
• Mechanical Engineer Principal (grade 9):
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, typically with 8 or more years of related engineering experience; OR
  • Master’s degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, typically with 6 or more years of related engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.

Pay

• Grade 8: $98,993 – $128,688
• Grade 9: $116,255 – $151,132

Benefits

AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Schedule

Physical Demand Level: Sedentary work involving exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently. Primarily involves sitting, with occasional walking or standing for brief periods.