Engineer Assc - Engineer Staff (Transmission Planning)

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

3d•$74,551 - $177,503•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. This regional transmission planning role involves performing transmission studies, investigating system issues, communicating findings, and supporting decisions about projects and investments. The posting offers multiple grade levels, from Engineer Assc through Engineer Staff, with qualifications increasing by level.

Requirements

For the Engineer Assc level: a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
For Engineer Assc, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future PE licensure is encouraged and preferred.
For Engineer level: typically a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and two or more years of related engineering experience; a master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may qualify for entry at this level.
For Engineer Sr level: typically a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and four or more years of related engineering experience, or a master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and two years of related experience.
For Engineer Prin level: typically a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and eight or more years of related engineering experience, or a master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and six years of related experience.
For Engineer Staff level: typically a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and ten or more years of related engineering experience, or a master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and eight years of related experience.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology may satisfy the applicable degree requirement if the individual obtains a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
For Engineer Staff, an acceptable alternative is a bachelor's degree in non-ABET-accredited engineering plus a master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor's program.
Demonstrated detail orientation, careful note-taking, problem-solving, initiative, communication, teamwork, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making skills are described for the role.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PSS/E, PROMOD, TARA, and Aspen.
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Assc.
PE registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Sr.
PE registration in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred for Engineer Prin and Engineer Staff, unless waived as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Perform load flow, congestion, short-circuit, and other transmission planning studies as needs arise.
Participate in competitive transmission windows and conduct congestion analysis for generation acquisition.
Conduct area-wide studies to assess system improvements needed to address reliability deficiencies.
Investigate problem areas and communicate findings to teams and management to guide 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 to support and defend projects.
Resolve routine problems, identify issues beyond normal routines, and seek opportunities to embrace new ideas and approaches.
Communicate and collaborate with teams from other disciplines, stakeholders, and peers; develop and deliver presentations on projects, studies, and reports.
Network with peers inside and outside AEP, identify stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and build consensus.
Make decisions within established standards, policies, and procedures; assess risks and communicate study scenarios and results-based advice to management.
Develop understanding of AEP's organization, the unit's responsibilities, budgeting and approval processes, utility regulation, and financing.