Infrastructure Engineer Principal (Data & Wireless Network Engineering)

Job Posting End Date
02-07-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company!

We're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Job Description

Part of a larger team delivering high quality Computer, Network, Storage and End-User Infrastructure technology solutions, on-going support to the business. Independently completes infrastructure project assignments. Plan, research, evaluate, design, and engineer the enterprise's technology infrastructure. Provide technical support and troubleshooting, cost estimates, justifications, and recommendations. Produces technical documentation, support and configuration. Manage, plan, and maintain technical platforms including upgrading systems. Monitor system performance and installs and configures hardware. Responsible for collaborating with other Job Families such as Project Managers, Architects, Solution Engineers, Technicians, Business Analysts to deliver consistent, reliable technology solutions that leverage AEP's technology standards, architectures and best practices.

What You'll Do:

• Working independently
• Responsibilities include the following related to Computer, Network, Storage, Cloud and End-User infrastructure
• Participates in the research, lab installation, configuration and testing, drawings and standards of enterprise networks with a primary focus on network routing and switching.
• Perform infrastructure project assignments. Plan, research, evaluate and design infrastructure solutions.
• Provide a high level of technical support and analysis, operation, administration, and troubleshooting activities. Adhere to AEP's approval processes as part of change management, incident management and trouble response scenarios.
• Prepare cost estimates, justifications, application requirements, alternative solutions, and technical recommendations.
• Prepare technical documentation including procedures, manuals, and reports.
• Review and adhere to budgeting and approval processes while assisting with annual and project planning.
• May provide training and mentoring, as well as work direction, to others on the team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience/Skills:

• Foundational understanding of communications technologies and demonstrate the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve network problems of moderate complexity.
• Solid understanding of tier II and tier III support for the Network Operations Center (NOC) and Field Operations.
• Experience with Cisco Wireless, Catalyst Center, MS Visio
• Experience with Cisco ISE for network access control, device profiling, and guest/onboarding workflows.

License/Certifications:

• CCNA (Preferred)

What We're Looking For:

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

Experience: 7 years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

What You'll Get:

$98,993 - $128,689

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.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$98,993.00 - $128,688.00

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.

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.