Mechanical Engineer Principal | New Generation And Oversight Engineering

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER

Base: $117k - $151k; bonus/equity: discretionary s...
Onsite
Gas, coal, and renewable plant retrofit
Natural gas simple cycle and combined cycle equipment
Rotating and static equipment design
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

  • Gas, coal, and renewable plant retrofit
  • Natural gas simple cycle and combined cycle equipment
  • Rotating and static equipment design
  • Piping stress analysis
  • Mechanical design basis development
  • RFx/OEM engagements

Nice-to-have

  • FEA and CFD tools application
  • Data analysis for equipment health
  • Team collaboration and communication
  • Forward-thinking organization culture

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years engineering experience with ABET accredited Bachelor's
  • 6+ years engineering experience with Master's/PhD
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • Experience with power generation projects

Work Rights

Not specified

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