Katie Legates
About Katie Legates
Katie Legates is an Engineer Principal at American Electric Power, specializing in New Generation Engineering and Technology Development. She holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Youngstown State University and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Katie Legates serves as Engineer Principal in the New Generation Engineering & Technology Development department at American Electric Power. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the development of new engineering solutions and technologies. Her work is based in Columbus, Ohio, where she focuses on advancing the company's initiatives in energy generation.
Previous Positions at American Electric Power
Katie Legates has held multiple roles at American Electric Power. She worked as Engineer II, Remedy 7 Generation Lead for nine months in 2009. From 2010 to 2015, she served as Engineer Principal, Electrical Engineering Services NERC Compliance Lead for five years. Additionally, she was the Engineer Principal, Electrical Engineering Services Protective Relaying Lead from 2015 to 2017. Prior to these roles, she worked as Engineer II, Plant Support from 2002 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Katie Legates earned her Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Youngstown State University, studying from 1997 to 2001. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her engineering expertise.
Professional Background
Katie Legates has a comprehensive background in electrical engineering, primarily within the energy sector. Her career at American Electric Power spans over a decade, during which she has taken on various engineering roles. This experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices, particularly in compliance and protective relaying.