Engineer Assc. - Engineer Sr. (Outage Planning)

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

2d•$74,551 - $128,688•Onsite

About The Position

The Outage Planning Eng (Assc - Sr) role is responsible to the assigned manager for performing entry level to more advanced engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Engineer/Engineering Technologist Assc level, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement as an Engineering Technologist Associate
VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a non-ABET accredited program

Nice To Haves

Possesses technical knowledge of power flow concepts and familiarity with power flow tools such as PSS/E, MUST and/or TARA is preferred
Technical knowledge of short-circuit modeling software such as ASPEN/CAPE is preferred
Knowledge of AEP Transmission system topology (PJM/MISO/SPP/ERCOT) footprint is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee daily tasks such as outage approvals, outage planning discussions
Be engaged in Transmission Planning projects and the outage planning processes
Conduct ad hoc studies to better gain awareness of the changing Transmission system
Ensure coverage over critical outage periods and balance work schedules
Daily tasks such as outage approvals, ad-hoc outage analysis, month-ahead studies
Be engaged in RTO activities to increase awareness of industry changes/impacts
Coordinate with Transmission and Distribution Planning departments on outages and operational settings
Advocate for operational needs with Engineering and Engineering Standards groups
Support regulatory compliance efforts
Document best practices, processes, and operational guides
Coordinate needs and support needs of the Transmission Dispatch Center (TDC) and System Control Center (SCC) as needed
Act as liaison between real-time desks (TDC/SCC), and all AEP planning teams, engineering, construction management, and maintenance groups engaged in capital improvement efforts
Coordinates work activities of others within the team, works autonomously, or other corporate entity as necessary to perform routine engineering work
Performs routine engineering activity independently
Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies
Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees
Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility
Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects
Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met
Resolves and initiates solutions to routine and/or moderately complex problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin
Identifies problems that are beyond the normal routine
Seeks out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches
Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner
Develops, reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc.
Leads and facilitates meetings effectively
Possess collaborative and consensus building skills
Functions as a team leader and member
Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system
Leverages network to get things done