REMOTE Engineer (Mid - Sr.) - Electrical Engineering Services/Rotating Machines (Generation)

$83,413 - $104,268/Yr

American Electric Power - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Columbus, OH

Utilities

About the position

The Remote Engineer position in Electrical Engineering Services focuses on providing expert-level support for generators and rotating equipment within the Generation business unit. This role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing systems and processes to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards. The position is designed for mid to senior-level engineers who will collaborate with various teams to facilitate improvements and ensure safety in all engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, implement, and maintain specialized programs/systems/equipment to support the Generation Organization.
• Support the development and maintenance of processes and programs that keep equipment operational.
• Troubleshoot system/equipment hardware and software.
• Schedule, perform, and test system/equipment upgrades.
• Review and approve plans for changes and/or modifications.
• Maintain strict documentation standards for specialized programs/systems/equipment.
• Electronically archive records for historical purposes.
• Serve as the primary contact for historical information or future enhancements.
• Develop, implement, and improve tools to automate managing and reporting functions.
• Communicate and collaborate with local and/or remote resources to manage specialized programs/systems/equipment.
• Work with Plant Staff and Management to facilitate local programs for specialized systems/equipment.
• Collaborate with other sites to promote consistency and continuous improvement.
• Participate in planning and implementing projects for new program requirements or system/equipment upgrades.
• Lead and coordinate work activities of others within the work group or department.
• Assure safety of all activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and four years of related engineering experience; or a Master's degree in engineering and two years of experience; or a PhD in engineering may be considered for entry-level.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge in engineering principles and practices, particularly in electrical engineering and rotating machines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with NERC Compliance Regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting rotating equipment and generators.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual incentive
• 401(k) plan
• Pension plan
• Health insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Vacation
• Educational assistance