Distribution Engineer-Engineer Technologist (Senior-Principal)

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

5d•$98,993 - $151,133

About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. Support Distribution Automation Circuit Reconfiguration (DACR) that reduce outage times, reduce the number of impacted customers that experience a sustained outage, and isolate the fault, allowing it to be found and repaired quicker. In addition, reclosing technology (trip savers) is replacing fuses on PSO’s system, which will reduce sustained outages to end customers. The engineers in the group perform arc flash studies for existing customers, motor start studies for potential new load, and deployment of CVR as part of PSO’s Energy Efficiency Rider.

Requirements

Bachelor's degrees in engineering & engineer technologist titles are expected to be in a program accredited by ABET.
Engineer Sr (Salary 8): 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 or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.
Engineering Technologist Sr (Salary Grade 8): Typically acquired 4 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles; Bachelor's degree in engineering technology in a program accredited by ABET.
Engineer Principal (Salary Grade 9): Typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.
Engineering Technologist Principal (Salary Grade 9): Typically acquired 8 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles; Bachelor's degree in engineering technology in a program accredited by ABET.
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
A degree in engineering technology is the preferred degree: however, engineering degrees will also be considered.
A Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
A Bachelor's degree in engineering technology (non-ABET) 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 the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
Technical Expertise: Possesses entry-level knowledge and experience in the application of theory to solve well-defined problems or provide analysis, with guidance from higher-level engineers.
Leadership & Guidance: Demonstrates working knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures; however, activities are generally monitored by higher-level employees to ensure work is performed in accordance with established guidelines.
Planning & Organization Ability: Provides input to routine project planning documents related to scheduling and understands the use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities.
Problem Solving & Initiative: Actively seeks out information and understanding of engineering problems and solution techniques applicable to area of responsibility.
Communication: Assists and participates in the preparation of reports and technical papers.
Interpersonal Skills: Begins networking with peers to share information and encourage cooperation.
Decision Making: Knows which decisions they are authorized to make.
Business Awareness & Characteristics: Demonstrates an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon their organizational unit's work.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Sr.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred for Engineer Principal unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required for Engineering Technologist Principal unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.
VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non ABET accredited program.

Responsibilities

Support Distribution Automation Circuit Reconfiguration (DACR) that reduce outage times, reduce the number of impacted customers that experience a sustained outage, and isolate the fault, allowing it to be found and repaired quicker.
Reclosing technology (trip savers) is replacing fuses on PSO’s system, which will reduce sustained outages to end customers.
Perform arc flash studies for existing customers.
Perform motor start studies for potential new load.
Deployment of CVR as part of PSO’s Energy Efficiency Rider.