Advanced Distribution Studies Engineer to Senior

American Electric Power Company • New Albany, OH

77d • $82,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Modeling and Analysis Department is seeking a motivated team member to perform the engineering functions of the Distribution Advanced Distribution Studies group, especially as the complexity of system studies grows with the integration of EVs, DERs, and evolving planning criteria. Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing entry level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Requirements

• Typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET along with two or more years of related engineering experience or completion of a qualified student co-op/internship program.
• Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
• 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.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.
• Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET.
• Or 4 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Distribution Engineering, Transmission functions, Station Engineering, or utility operations.
• Knowledge of the CYME software.
• Reliability / Overcurrent protection skills.
• Familiarity with programming or databases (such as Python, SQL/Oracle and/or SAS).

Responsibilities

• Leading efforts to enhance and automate system analysis capabilities.
• Supporting distribution engineering CYME model creation.
• Supporting and enhancing key internal software tools including as CYME, DGP, and CSII.
• Developing training materials to ensure consistency and scalability across business units.
• Supporting the creation of and generating results for Distribution Hosting Capacity Maps.
• Support the analysis, methodology, and study of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs).
• Collaborating with Distribution/Transmission Planning, DER interconnection, Operating Company, OpCo and Operations Engineering, IRP, and Economic Forecasting teams.
• Improving planning criteria, load forecasting methodologies, and project prioritization processes.
• Assists higher-level engineers in handling well-defined portions of more complex problems and analyses.
• Coordinates work activities of others as required to resolve routine engineering tasks.
• Provides input to routine project planning documents related to scheduling.
• Actively seeks out information and understanding of engineering problems and solution techniques applicable to area of responsibility.
• Assists and participates in the preparation of reports and technical papers.
• Begins networking with peers to share information and encourage cooperation.
• Develops decision-making skills under guidance of higher-level employees.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting and enhancing the overall well-being of employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees