Distribution Engineer-Engineer Technologist (Senior-Principal)

American Electric Power • Tulsa, OK

2d • $102,000 - $132,000

About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in the safe, effective, efficient, and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

The role supports Distribution Automation Circuit Reconfiguration (DACR) to reduce outage times and the number of customers experiencing sustained outages, and to isolate faults so they can be found and repaired more quickly. Reclosing technology (trip savers) is replacing fuses on PSO’s system to reduce sustained outages to end customers. Engineers in the group also perform arc flash studies for existing customers, motor start studies for potential new load, and deploy CVR as part of PSO’s Energy Efficiency Rider.

The posting covers senior and principal engineer or engineering technologist levels. Education and/or relevant experience will determine the appropriate salary and grade. The listed expected salary ranges are $102,000–$112,000 for the senior level and $122,000–$132,000 for the principal level. The job’s physical demand level is sedentary, involving mostly sitting with occasional walking or standing and exertion of up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

• For Engineer Sr: typically at least 4 years of related engineering experience and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or 2 years of related engineering experience and a master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• For Engineering Technologist Sr: typically at least 4 years of related experience applying engineering technology principles and a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program.
• For Engineer Principal: typically at least 8 years of related engineering experience and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or 6 years of related engineering experience and a master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• For Engineering Technologist Principal: typically at least 8 years of related experience applying engineering technology principles and a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program.
• For principal engineering technologist, a Professional Engineer (PE) registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required unless the organization’s EVP approves a waiver.
• Bachelor’s degrees in engineering and engineering technology are expected to be from ABET-accredited programs, subject to the stated acceptable alternatives.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering technology may satisfy the engineering degree requirement if the candidate obtains a certified PE license.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication, teamwork, initiative, and the ability to work under guidance and follow established policies, procedures, plans, and schedules.
• Understand applicable standards, codes, regulations, equipment, materials, systems, business processes, and authorized decision-making responsibilities.
• Apply basic analysis techniques to routine technical problems and economic analysis techniques in problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Sr.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred for Engineer Principal, unless the organization’s EVP approves a waiver.
• A degree in engineering technology is preferred for the engineering technologist positions, though engineering degrees will also be considered.
• Active participation in professional and business organizations is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support Distribution Automation Circuit Reconfiguration (DACR) to reduce outage times and customer impacts, and to isolate faults for quicker repair.
• Support deployment of reclosing technology (trip savers) replacing fuses on PSO’s system to reduce sustained customer outages.
• Perform arc flash studies for existing customers.
• Perform motor start studies for potential new load.
• Deploy CVR as part of PSO’s Energy Efficiency Rider.
• Contribute to routine project planning, monitor project status, recommend actions, and prepare cost estimates using established standards.
• Assist with preparation of reports and technical papers.
• Coordinate work activities of others as required to resolve routine engineering tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior