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Columbus, OH; Columbus Transmission Svc Ctr
Source: American Electric Power careers · View original posting
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Job Posting End Date
09-17-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing entry level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
Job Description
Posted from an Engineer/Engineering Technologist Assoc. – Engineer/Engineering Technologist Prin.
This is an entry-level position intended for recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/technology from an ABET-accredited program. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam in preparation for future licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/technology may also satisfy the educational requirement
Exceptions to the ABET accreditation requirement may be approved by a Vice President or above on a case-by-case basis.
Engineer/Engineering Technologist
Typically requires 2+ years of related experience involving work activities and projects that apply engineering technology principles, along with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/technology from an ABET-accredited program.
A degree in Electrical Engineering/ Technology is preferred; however, candidates with an Engineering degree will also be considered.
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accreditation is preferred. An acceptable alternative is a non-ABET bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/ technology combined with a master’s degree or PhD in electrical Engineering/Technology from a university that offers an ABET-accredited undergraduate Engineering Technology program
The requirement for graduation from an ABET-accredited program may be waived by a Vice President or higher-level executive on a case-by-case basis.
Engineer/Engineering Technologist Senior
Typically requires 4+ years of related experience applying engineering technology principles in project, operational, and technical work environments, along with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program.
A degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology is preferred; however, candidates with an Engineering degree will also be considered.
An acceptable alternative to an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering/Technology degree is:
A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/ technology from a non-ABET-accredited program, and a master’s degree or PhD in Engineering Technology from a university with an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering/Technology bachelor's program.
Exceptions to the ABET accreditation requirement may be approved by a Vice President or above on a case-by-case basis.
Engineer/Engineering Technologist Principal
Typically requires 8+ years of related experience applying engineering technology principles in project, operational, and technical work environments, along with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/technology from an ABET-accredited program.
A degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology is preferred; however, candidates with an Engineering degree will also be considered.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is strongly encouraged but not required. Candidates with a PE license issued in Puerto Rico must provide confirmation that the license aligns with NCEES standards. Exceptions to the PE requirement may be approved by the organization's Executive Vice President (EVP).
An acceptable alternative to an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering/Technology degree is: A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/technology from a non-ABET-accredited program, and a master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering/Technology from a university with an ABET-accredited Engineering Technology bachelor's program.
Exceptions to the ABET accreditation requirement may be approved by a Vice President or above on a case-by-case basis.
Compensation
SP20-006
$74,551.00 - $151,132.50
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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