Senior Level Principal Engineer Jobs

Job Posting End Date

09-22-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

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

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Serve as a technical leader within the Transmission Compliance organization, providing oversight and guidance for Level 2 controls and review processes.
• Lead the resolution of verification issues identified through Level 2 reviews, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert for methodology adherence, equipment ratings, corrective action development, and root cause analysis activities.

Technical Expertise: Exhibits the highest level of proficiency and expert knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as the expert and highest level resource for the company in that area.

Leadership & Guidance: Leads AEP system-wide activities in specific areas of engineering. Leads project and development activity related to specific, unique, and/or highly specialized areas of engineering application. Influences the direction of thinking throughout the AEP system as a recognized authority in an area of expertise.

Planning & Organization Ability: Develops, recommends, and implements plans to address AEP system-wide issues within specialized field of technical expertise.

Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to highly complex problems that are unique to the company and industry and requires extensive specialized knowledge of equipment and/or problem solving techniques, or the development of knowledge and techniques.

Communication: Leads in the preparation and presentation of the most complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc.

Interpersonal Skills: Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia.

Decision Making: Makes decisions that are likely to impact the AEP system, business objectives and strategic direction. Possesses the knowledge and experience to make and take full accountability for all technical decisions.

Business Awareness & Characteristics: Demonstrates the ability to make their area of expertise a strategic asset of the AEP system.

What we are looking for:

Engineer Principal SG9

• Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
• Or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.

Engineer Staff SG10

• Has typically acquired 10 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
• Or 8 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.

Acceptable alternative is:

• 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.** Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non ABET accredited program.

In addition:

• Electrical Engineer preferred but Station background can be in Mechanical and considered.
• Preferred knowledge of or experience with substation engineering, substation equipment, and protection & control (P&C).
• Experience with compliance programs and standards, particularly FAC-008, PRC, and CIP requirements, is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience or familiarity with internal controls, compliance oversight, auditing practices, and risk management processes is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of enterprise systems and applications, including IPS, VeriFact, Vault, TPS, and SharePoint, is preferred.

Where you’ll work:

This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio, Roanoke, Virginia or Tulsa, Oklahoma.

What you’ll get:

Engineer Principal SG9 ($116,000-$151,000)

Engineer Staff SG10 ($136,000-$177,000)

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

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At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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$116K- $177K / Year

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-010
Compensation Range: $116,255.00 - $177,503.00

The 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.

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