Structural Engineer Principal | New Generation & Oversight Engineering

American Electric Power

Base: $117k - $151k; bonus/equity: discretionary s...
Onsite
Structural steel and reinforced concrete design
Seismic, wind, thermal, and fatigue loading analysis
Foundation and anchor design coordination
American Electric Power is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to support the design and execution of structural projects for gas, coal, and renewable energy plants. The ideal candidate will have significant engineering experience, expertise in structural design, and strong communication skills, along with a commitment to safety and collaboration

Job Summary

  • The Structural Engineer will support gas, coal, and renewable plant retrofit and new generation self-build projects by defining structural design basis expectations.
  • This role requires strong knowledge of structural steel and reinforced concrete design along with competence in seismic, wind, thermal, and fatigue loading applications.
  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering with eight years of related experience or a Master's/PhD with six years of experience.

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American Electric Power is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to support the design and execution of structural projects for gas, coal, and renewable energy plants. The ideal candidate will have significant engineering experience, expertise in structural design, and strong communication skills, along with a commitment to safety and collaboration.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Structural steel and reinforced concrete design
  • Seismic, wind, thermal, and fatigue loading analysis
  • Foundation and anchor design coordination
  • AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC, AWS code compliance
  • Construction site safety gear adherence

Nice-to-have

  • Dynamic vibration effects from turbomachinery
  • Erection sequencing and rigging plan familiarity
  • Multi-discipline team collaboration skills
  • Advanced technical presentation abilities
  • Long-term asset management planning experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)
  • 8+ years related engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • US work authorization required

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