Electrical Engineer (mid-level) | NEW GENERATION and Oversight EngineeringColumbus, OHMar 25, 2026$88K - $110KJob SummaryProvide electrical engineering support for gas, coal, and renewable plant retrofit and self‑build projects. Work under the direction of senior engineers to develop and document electrical design inputs, review vendor submittals, support RFx activities, and assist with construction, commissioning, and lifecycle tasks. Requires working knowledge of simple and combined cycle plant electrical systems and balance of plant integration.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport development of electrical design‑basis and equipment requirements (generators, transformers, switchgear, station service, UPS/DC, cabling).Assist with power system studies and data preparation (load flow, short‑circuit, protection coordination, arc‑flash, harmonics) under senior review.Review vendor drawings, technical bids, and RFx deliverables and prepare comments for senior engineers.Help prepare technical and procurement specifications and scope documents for proposals.Support OEM interfacing during procurement: submittal review, factory/field testing coordination, and lead‑time tracking.Provide construction and commissioning support: site inspections, cable/power testing, relay settings assistance, witness testing, and punch‑list follow‑up.Assist with protection relay settings, grounding design, cable routing, and MV/HV equipment testing.Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards (IEEE, NEC/NFPA70, ANSI, IEC) and assist with reliability/obsolescence tasks.Coordinate with mechanical, I&C, civil, and operations teams to resolve integration and SCADA/DCS interface items.Contribute to O&M documentation, spares lists, and lifecycle cost input.Knowledge & SkillsUnderstanding of protection relays, CT/VT selection, relay coordination fundamentals.Basic skills in grounding, cable sizing, testing, and MV/HV equipment installation practices.Ability to interpret single‑line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical reports.Familiarity with power electronics for renewables and storage is a plus.Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with scripting or databases is beneficial.Effective written and verbal communication for cross‑functional coordination.Working ConditionsApproximately 25% travel, including day trips and overnight stays (up to a week or more).Work in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, and operating machinery.Mandatory safety gear required at generating stations: hard hat, eye/hearing protection, steel‑toed shoes with heels and non‑slip soles.Adherence to site‑specific safety requirements is mandatory.What you'll doTechnical Expertise: Possesses intermediate level knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analysis. Demonstrates competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of moderate complexity, such as dividing the problem into component steps and performing the analysis necessary to complete each step. Exhibits ability to understand the interrelationship between systems and component equipment and to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.Leadership & Guidance: Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to complete routine activities. Performs routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher‑level employees, follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies, and provides training and guidance to lower‑level employees.Planning & Organization: Coordinates the development of input necessary to forecast costs for routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc. Uses scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities and initiates corrective action when project objectives are not being met.Problem Solving & Initiative: Resolves and initiates solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin, demonstrates ability to identify problems beyond the normal routine, and seeks out opportunities and embraces new ideas and approaches.Communication: Develops, reviews, or presents technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses in a clear, concise, and effective manner.Interpersonal Skills: Active team member; networks with peers inside and outside the organization, identifies key stakeholders, uses informal networks to get things done, resolves conflict and builds consensus.Decision Making: Makes decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures, awareness of risks and the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.Business Awareness & Characteristics: Understands organizational structure and specific role responsibilities, demonstrates an understanding of the budgeting and approval process, proficiency in economic analysis techniques in problem solving, and an understanding of utility regulation and financing.What we're looking forHas typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in an ABET‑accredited program along with two (2) or more years of related engineering experience or completion of a qualified student co‑op/internship program.Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited program may be considered for entry at this level.Acceptable alternative: a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non‑ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET‑accredited Bachelor's program.VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a non‑ABET accredited program.Preferred QualificationsExperience across gas, coal, and renewable projects; commissioning experience on simple/combined‑cycle plants.Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or progressing toward PE.Experience with battery storage, inverters, or utility interconnection practices.Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related discipline.Two (2) or more years engineering experience in power generation, utility, or industrial electrical systems.Working knowledge of simple‑ and combined‑cycle plant electrical systems, generator synchronization, and MV/HV equipment.Familiarity with power system study tools and analysis methods.Experience reviewing vendor drawings and RFx responses.Proficiency with electrical design/analysis tools (ETAP, SKM/PowerTools, CYME, MATLAB, AutoCAD/MicroStation, or equivalent).What you'll getIn addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive total rewards including discretionary short‑term and long‑term incentives, 401(k) retirement plan, pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, and more.Compensation DataCompensation Grade: SP20-007Compensation Range: $87,633.00 – $109,543.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementIt is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer‑employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 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