Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer Principal | NEW GENERATION and Oversight Engineering
Indiana Michigan Power (AEP)Columbus, OH$117k–$151k/yr
Good fit if
- You hold a PE license.
- You can travel 25% of the time.
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- I&C Systems
- Cybersecurity
- PID Control
- Sama Logic
- P&ids
- Ot/it Networks
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in ABET-accredited engineering program plus 8+ years of related engineering experience, OR Master's/PhD in ABET-accredited engineering plus 6+ years of related engineering experience
- Solid grasp of control theory, including PID, adaptive, and model predictive control
- Ability to interpret and create technical documentation (System Descriptions, SAMA logic diagrams, P&IDs, schematics)
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles for control systems
- Data analysis skills to monitor and enhance system performance
- Strong communication skills for team collaboration and presenting complex technical subjects
- Advanced proficiency and specialized knowledge in technical areas such as control systems, fossil or nuclear plant operations
About this role
Principal-level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for AEP's new generation and retrofit nuclear and fossil power plants. Design, implement, and oversee I&C system architecture, cybersecurity, and OT/IT integration across new builds and modernization projects. Requires 8+ years of engineering experience with PE registration preferred; serves as technical authority and project leader.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with AE and EPC firms to define and implement design basis expectations for I&C systems
- Ensure OT and IT systems meet design requirements and incorporate industry best practices
- Manage the Operational Technology (OT) Network and associated devices for seamless system integration and communication
- Implement cybersecurity best practices to safeguard control systems from threats
- Facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders to align project goals
- Engage with OEMs during RFx processes to ensure compliance with technical specifications
- Support creation of plant retrofit and new generation equipment scope documents and self-build proposals
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop safe, reliable, and compliant control strategies
- Support development and review of technical specifications, EPC specifications, and designs
- Support construction of retrofit and/or new build projects to ensure successful implementation
- Assist in managing technology evolution and addressing obsolescence concerns
- Lead and coordinate work activities within team, department, or across company boundaries
- Develop and recommend plans for complex engineering problems with scheduling, resource, and cost control
- Identify and initiate solutions to complex problems requiring multi-functional analysis
Preferred qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico
- Experience with servers, thin clients, network equipment, and computer-based instrumentation
- Proficiency in MS Access, Excel, Word, SQL, SharePoint, or Visual Basic
- Familiarity with CEMS, renewable energy systems (solar, battery, wind), or regulatory compliance
Location, schedule, and travel
Onsite in office when not traveling; approximately 25% travel including day trips and overnight stays (up to a week or more). Work in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, and operating machinery. Mandatory safety gear required: hard hat, eye/hearing protection, steel-toed shoes with heels and non-slip soles.
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