Engineer Assc - Engineer Staff (Transmission Planning)

American Electric Power•Corpus Christi, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Transmission Planning position performs complex engineering activities and projects under an assigned supervisor, applying engineering knowledge to accomplish objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. The work includes load flow, congestion, short-circuit, and other planning studies; participation in competitive transmission windows and congestion analysis for generation acquisition; and area-wide studies to identify system improvements needed to address reliability deficiencies. The role also offers exposure to other disciplines and the four RTOs in which AEP operates. The engineer investigates problem areas, communicates findings to the broader team and management, and supports policy and financial decisions. The position follows company policies and applicable external regulations, provides guidance to lower-level employees as needed, and escalates issues appropriately. It calls for detailed documentation, initiative in resolving problems, collaboration with other disciplines and stakeholders, and clear presentations of studies and recommendations. The engineer makes decisions within established standards and procedures, assesses risks, communicates scenarios and results to management, and develops understanding of AEP's organization, budgeting and approval processes, economic analysis, utility regulation, and financing. The posting covers multiple grades, from Engineer Assc through Engineer Staff, with increased educational, experience, skill, and certification expectations at higher grades. The position is on-site in Corpus Christi or Tulsa.

Requirements

For the Engineer Assc level: a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
For the Engineer level: typically a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least two years of related engineering experience; a master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may qualify for entry at this level.
For the Engineer Sr level: typically a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least four years of related engineering experience, or a master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least two years of related engineering experience.
For the Engineer Prin level: typically a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least eight years of related engineering experience, or a master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least six years of related engineering experience.
For the Engineer Staff level: typically a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least ten years of related engineering experience, or a master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least eight years of related engineering experience.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology may satisfy degree requirements if the individual obtains a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
For the Engineer Staff level, an acceptable alternative is a bachelor's degree in non-ABET-accredited engineering plus a master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor's program.
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, exercise initiative and judgment, communicate findings, and work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PSS/E, PROMOD, TARA, and Aspen.
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Assc candidates.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Sr candidates.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred for Engineer Prin and Engineer Staff candidates, subject to the stated waiver provisions.

Responsibilities

Perform load flow, congestion, short-circuit, and other transmission planning studies as needed.
Participate in competitive transmission windows and conduct congestion analysis for generation acquisition.
Conduct area-wide studies to identify system improvements that address reliability deficiencies.
Investigate problem areas and communicate findings to the team and management to inform policy and financial decisions.
Follow company policies, practices, standards, and rules, as well as regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees as needed and elevate issues to higher-level employees or leaders when appropriate.
Maintain detailed notes and documentation to support and defend projects.
Resolve routine problems, identify issues beyond normal routines, and seek opportunities to use new ideas and approaches.
Communicate and collaborate with other disciplines and stakeholders, including preparing presentations on projects, studies, or reports.
Network with peers, identify stakeholders, resolve conflict, and build consensus.
Make decisions within established standards, policies, and procedures; assess risks and communicate study scenarios and recommendations to management.
Apply economic analysis techniques and develop an understanding of organizational structure, budgeting and approval processes, utility regulation, and financing.