Distribution Engineer-Engineer Technologist (Senior-Principal)

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

4d•$98,993 - $151,133

About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects, applying engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. The role supports Distribution Automation Circuit Reconfiguration (DACR) to reduce outage times and the number of customers experiencing sustained outages, isolate faults, and speed their repair. The group also supports deployment of trip savers, which replace fuses on PSO’s system to reduce sustained outages; performs arc flash studies for existing customers and motor-start studies for potential new load; and deploys Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) as part of PSO’s Energy Efficiency Rider. The position may be filled at the Senior or Principal Engineer or Engineering Technologist level. Work includes technical analysis, project planning and monitoring, cost estimates, communication and coordination with others, and making routine decisions under guidance, with responsibilities and required experience varying by level. The posting states that education and/or relevant experience will determine the appropriate salary and grade.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology, generally from an ABET-accredited program, with level-specific qualifications described in the posting.
Senior Engineer: typically at least 4 years of related engineering experience with an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering, or 2 years of related engineering experience with an ABET-accredited master’s degree or PhD in engineering.
Senior Engineering Technologist: typically at least 4 years of related experience applying engineering technology principles and an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering technology.
Principal Engineer: typically at least 8 years of related engineering experience with an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering, or 6 years of related engineering experience with an ABET-accredited master’s degree or PhD in engineering.
Principal Engineering Technologist: typically at least 8 years of related experience applying engineering technology principles and an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering technology; a PE license is required unless the organization’s EVP approves a waiver.
For Engineering Technologist roles, engineering degrees may also be considered; an engineering technology degree is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in engineering technology may satisfy an engineering degree requirement if the individual obtains a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Acceptable alternatives include a non-ABET bachelor’s degree in engineering plus a master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor’s program, or a non-ABET bachelor’s degree in engineering technology plus a master’s degree or PhD in engineering technology from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor’s program.
Confirmation is required to ensure a PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
Demonstrate communication, interpersonal, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, and customer-service capabilities appropriate to the assigned level.
Understand and apply relevant standards, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, equipment, materials, systems, and business processes, with guidance as appropriate to the assigned level.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for the Senior Engineer position.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred for the Principal Engineer position unless a waiver is approved by the organization’s EVP.
An engineering technology degree is preferred for Engineering Technologist roles, 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 the number of customers experiencing sustained outages, isolate faults, and enable faster repair.
Support deployment of trip savers that replace fuses on PSO’s system to reduce sustained outages to end customers.
Perform arc flash studies for existing customers.
Perform motor-start studies for potential new load.
Deploy Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) as part of PSO’s Energy Efficiency Rider.
Apply engineering or engineering technology knowledge to assigned work and projects safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically.
Assist higher-level engineers with portions of more complex engineering problems and analyses.
Coordinate work activities of others as needed to resolve routine engineering tasks.
Contribute to routine project planning, monitor project status, recommend actions, and prepare cost estimates using established standards.
Prepare and participate in reports and technical papers, communicate information clearly, and seek clarification when needed.
Apply basic analysis techniques to resolve routine technical problems and suggest opportunities or new approaches.
Make routine decisions subject to review and contribute to team decision-making.
Consider economic analysis and effective ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost.