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Electrical Engineer Principal/New Generation at American Electric Power | LAYIQ

Support development of electrical design-basis and equipment requirements (generators, transformers, switchgear, station service, UPS/DC, cabling).
Assist with power system studies and data preparation (load flow, short‑circuit, protection coordination, arc‑flash, harmonics) under senior review.
Review vendor drawings, technical bids, and RFx deliverables and prepare comments for senior engineers.
Help prepare technical and procurement specifications and scope documents for proposals.
Support OEM interfacing during procurement: submittal review, factory/field testing coordination, and lead‑time tracking.
Provide construction and commissioning support: site inspections, cable/power testing, relay settings assistance, witness testing, and punch‑list follow‑up.
Assist with protection relay settings, grounding design, cable routing, and MV/HV equipment testing.
Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards (IEEE, NEC/NFPA70, ANSI, IEC) and assist with reliability/obsolescence tasks.
Coordinate with mechanical, I&C, civil, and operations teams to resolve integration and SCADA/DCS interface items.
Contribute to O&M documentation, spares lists, and lifecycle cost input.
Knowledge & Skills
Understanding of protection relays, CT/VT selection, relay coordination fundamentals.
Basic skills in grounding, cable sizing, testing, and MV/HV equipment installation practices.
Ability to interpret single‑line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical reports.
Familiarity with power electronics for renewables and storage is a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with scripting or databases is beneficial.
Effective written and verbal communication for cross‑functional coordination.
Working Conditions
Approximately 25% travel, including day trips and overnight stays (up to a week or more).
Work in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, and operating machinery.
Mandatory safety gear required at generating stations: hard hat, eye/hearing protection, steel-toed shoes with heels and non-slip soles.
Adherence to site-specific safety requirements is mandatory.
Technical Expertise: Possesses intermediate level knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analysis.
Demonstrates competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of moderate complexity. (e.g., by dividing the problem into component steps, and performing the analysis necessary to complete each step). Exhibits ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment. Demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.
Leadership & Guidance: Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entities as necessary to complete routine activities. Performs routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher-level employees. Follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees.
Planning & Organization Ability: Coordinates the development of input necessary to forecast costs for the routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc. Uses scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Initiates corrective action when project objectives are not being met.
Problem Solving & Initiative: Resolves and initiates solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin. Demonstrates ability to identify problems that are beyond the normal routine. Demonstrates ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.
Communication: Develops, reviews, or presents technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses in as clear, concise and effective fashion.
Interpersonal Skills: Is an active team member. Networks with peers inside and outside the AEP system. Identifies key stakeholders. Uses informal network to get things done. Resolves conflict, builds consensus.
Decision Making: Makes decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures. Makes decisions that affect the work of the team. Aware of risks. Demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.
Business Awareness & Characteristics: Understands AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of their individual organizational unit. Demonstrates an understanding of the budgeting and approval process. Is proficient in the application and use of economic analysis techniques in problem solving. Develops an understanding of utility regulation and financing.

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