Mechanical Engineer Principal | New Generation And Oversight Engineering

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER

Base: $117k - $151k; bonus/equity: discretionary s...
Onsite
Natural gas simple cycle and combined cycle equipment
Rotating and static equipment
Piping, structures, and balance-of-plant systems
The Mechanical Engineer will support gas, coal, and renewable plant retrofit and new-generation self-build projects by defining mechanical design-basis expectations and supporting technical specifications, engineering, and procurement of rotating and static equipment, piping, structures, and balance-of-plant systems

Job Summary

  • The Mechanical Engineer will support gas, coal, and renewable plant retrofit and new-generation self-build projects by defining mechanical design-basis expectations and supporting technical specifications, engineering, and procurement of rotating and static equipment, piping, structures, and balance-of-plant systems.
  • This role collaborates with Architect & Engineering (AE) and Engineer, Procure and Construct (EPC) firms and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure mechanical designs meet performance, reliability, constructability, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary short-/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

Matching Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will support gas, coal, and renewable plant retrofit and new-generation self-build projects by defining mechanical design-basis expectations and supporting technical specifications, engineering, and procurement of rotating and static equipment, piping, structures, and balance-of-plant systems.

Salary

Base: $117K - $151K; Bonus/Equity: discretionary short-/long-term incentives; Benefits: 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • natural gas simple cycle and combined cycle equipment
  • rotating and static equipment
  • piping, structures, and balance-of-plant systems
  • mechanical design basis and requirements
  • vendor evaluation and bid reviews
  • construction, commissioning, and startup support
  • applicable codes and standards (ASME, API, ANSI)

Nice-to-have

  • advanced knowledge of specialized technical area
  • influences direction of thinking
  • develops opportunities and new ideas
  • highly developed presentation skills
  • builds teams and networks
  • makes decisions based on calculated risks

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of related engineering experience with Bachelor's degree
  • 6+ years of related engineering experience with Master's/PhD
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
  • Experience with gas, coal, and renewable energy projects
  • Advanced knowledge of natural gas simple and combined cycle plants

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