Engineer Assc- Engineer Sr (Protection and Controls Engineer)

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

1d•$74,551 - $128,688•Onsite

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. What You'll Do: Technical Expertise: Exhibits advanced level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as a resource for the company in an area such as system production, underground systems, extensive control systems, thermo-hydraulic control systems, distribution standards, fossil or nuclear plant operations, etc. Leadership & Guidance: Influences the direction of thinking throughout the organizational unit as a recognized authority in an area of expertise. Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company and assumes the role of project or function manager for assigned tasks. Planning & Organization Ability: Develops, recommends, and implements plans that include all scheduling, resource, and cost information and control required to address complex engineering problems that require the input and efforts of a wide array of entities both internal and external to the company. Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems that require multi-functional, or organizational, interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques. Develops opportunities and new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact. Communication: Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc. Projects credibility and competence on technical issues and has highly developed presentation skills. Interpersonal Skills: Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia. Networks throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies. Decision Making: Possesses the experience and knowledge to make some technical decisions based on calculated risks without management review. Makes decisions affecting long range plans and goals based on analysis of highly uncertain input and outcomes. Visualizes long-term results. Makes decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist. Makes decisions that have an impact across organizational boundaries. Business Awareness & Characteristics: Demonstrates vision in identifying business opportunities for the organizational unit. Understands how strategies and decisions impact the relationship with our customers and suppliers.

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.
Increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Engineers.

Nice To Haves

VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non ABET accredited program.

Responsibilities

Performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
Serving as a resource for the company in specialized technical areas such as system production, underground systems, extensive control systems, thermo-hydraulic control systems, distribution standards, fossil or nuclear plant operations, etc.
Influencing the direction of thinking throughout the organizational unit as a recognized authority in an area of expertise.
Leading, facilitating and coordinating work activities of others within work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company.
Assuming the role of project or function manager for assigned tasks.
Developing, recommending, and implementing plans that include all scheduling, resource, and cost information and control required to address complex engineering problems.
Identifying, clarifying, resolving, and initiating solutions to complex problems that require multi-functional, or organizational, interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques.
Developing opportunities and new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact.
Leading in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc.
Building teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia.
Making technical decisions based on calculated risks without management review.
Making decisions affecting long range plans and goals based on analysis of highly uncertain input and outcomes.
Making decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist.
Making decisions that have an impact across organizational boundaries.
Demonstrating vision in identifying business opportunities for the organizational unit.
Understanding how strategies and decisions impact the relationship with customers and suppliers.