Generation Technologies Solution Engineer Senior - Principal

American Electric Power

  • Columbus, OH
  • $85,081-99,263 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 hours ago
Job Posting End Date 09-13-2025Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryThe power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!As a Generation Technologies Solutions Engineer you will be part of a larger team delivering high quality technology solutions to the business. Design, develop and install software solutions. Build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with internal architecture, development & design standards & best practices. Design, modify, develop, write, implement and troubleshoot software programming applications. Support and/or install software applications. Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Works within a Waterfall or Agile methodology/framework-based team. Collaborates heavily with Project Management, Business Analyst and Infrastructure Job Families.Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:
  • Provide support for various vendor applications that facilitate the operation of AEP's Generation Fleet (Fossil, Hydro, Renewables, SMR), including:
  • Engineering design tools (such as Bentley and Autodesk software, including AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ProjectWise), continuous monitoring systems (InsightCM/Machinery Health Manager), safety solutions, and clearance and lockout/tagout systems (eSoms).
  • Participate in IT projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and integrating new technologies.
  • Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn new technologies and promote their implementation.
  • Foster trust and collaborate effectively across teams, System Integrators, and job families to achieve complex objectives.
  • Participate in a rotation for after-hours (24/7) on-call support.
  • Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn power plant operations or generation engineering is advantageous
What We're Looking For:Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.This position will be onsite in Columbus, Ohio at AEP's corporate headquarters location.Note: This position will be filled at a range Soultion Engineer Senior to Soultion Engineer Principal based on education and experience.Preferred Experience:
  • Understanding/Troubleshooting of WAN and VPN concepts
  • Understanding of both Cloud and On Premise hosting models
  • Strong knowledge and experience with SQL/Oracle Databases
  • Configuring and supporting various vendor supplied applications
  • Intermediate scripting knowledge (Powershell, Java, etc)
  • Strong knowledge of Windows/Linux servers both physical/virtual
  • Strong experience with end user support
  • Civil/Electrical Engineering degree or Computer Science degree strong preferred
  • Experience in engineering or within generation plants is desired
What You'll Get:
  • Salary Grade: (7) $85,081.00 - $99,263.00
  • Salary Grade: (8) $96,110 - $115,330.00
​In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.#AEPCompensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-007Compensation Range:$85,081.00-106,352.50 USDThe 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.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one. It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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