Engineer Prin

American Electric Power

Base: $136,539.00 - $177,503.00; bonus/equity: not...
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10+ years engineering experience
Spp planning process expertise
Nerc reliability criteria knowledge
American Electric Power is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide senior technical leadership in support of Southwest Power Pool planning activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive engineering experience, a relevant degree, and preferably a Professional Engineer license, focusing on policy interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and technical rigor

Job Summary

  • This role provides senior technical leadership to support Southwest Power Pool planning activities while ensuring alignment with company policy and strategic objectives.
  • The position requires translating complex SPP tariff language into clear internal guidance and serving as a technical escalation point for disputed planning issues.
  • Candidates must possess deep engineering expertise to evaluate thermal, voltage, and stability performance while maintaining consistency across operating companies.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

American Electric Power is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide senior technical leadership in support of Southwest Power Pool planning activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive engineering experience, a relevant degree, and preferably a Professional Engineer license, focusing on policy interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and technical rigor.

Salary

Base: $136,539.00 - $177,503.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years engineering experience
  • SPP planning process expertise
  • NERC reliability criteria knowledge
  • Transmission solution development
  • Model development and validation

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship and capability building
  • Stakeholder engagement skills
  • Policy development support
  • Risk identification capabilities
  • Executive briefing preparation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in ABET-accredited engineering program
  • 10 years related engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • Master's or PhD in engineering acceptable alternative
  • US state or Puerto Rico PE registration

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