Indiana Michigan Power · 10 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - Engineer, Principal
Bridgman, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$88K/yr - $151K/yr
4+ years expIndiana Michigan Power is a major electric energy company in the U.S., and they are seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer. This role is responsible for maintaining the design and regulatory integrity of mechanical and fluid systems, providing technical expertise, and leading engineering work activities.
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Responsibilities
Possesses advanced knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analyses
Understands interrelationship between systems and component equipment
Analyzes and recommends enhancements to business processes
Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to perform routine engineering work
Performs routine engineering activity independently
Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees
Develops input necessary to forecast costs for the routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc
Resolves and initiates solutions to routine and/or moderately complex problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin
Identifies problems that are beyond the normal routine
Seeks out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches
Helps coordinate the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner
Leads aspects of team effort
Effectively leverages skills developed from company programs such as Power Up & Lead
Makes decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures
Makes decisions that affect the work of the team
Analyzes options and risks
Extrapolates beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions
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
Applies use of economic analysis techniques in problem solving
Demonstrates an understanding of utility regulation and financing
Qualification
Required
Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET
Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level
Acceptable alternative is: A Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program
Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited ABET; or 4 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET
Acceptable alternative is: A Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program
Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant
Preferred
Mechanical engineering background or degree is preferred
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Company
Indiana Michigan Power
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an AEP Company, serves approximately 600,000 customers in East Central, Northeast and North Central Indiana and Southwest Michigan.
1001-5000 employees
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