Engineer System Performance Analysis (SPA)

American Electric Power • Corpus Christi, TX

3d • $84,200 - $109,543 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing intermediate level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Requirements

• Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET along with two or more years of related engineering experience.
• Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
• ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
• Acceptable alternative: 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.
• An Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s degree is preferred for this role.
• VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non ABET accredited program

Responsibilities

• Conduct system performance analysis and provide solutions to support planning, operations, engineering, regulatory and financial needs of the company.
• Perform electrical engineering studies related to power system stability, reliability, and compliance.
• Perform transient and voltage stability studies, insulation coordination studies, electromagnetic field studies, and studies of geomagnetically induced currents and geomagnetic disturbance.
• Perform power-flow analyses in support of system dynamic stability, system restoration, and geomagnetic disturbance analyses.
• Develop and maintain power system models.
• Calculate electromagnetic interference for overhead and underground transmission lines.
• Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment.
• Understands and analyzes interrelationships between systems and component equipment.
• Interprets codes and regulations, and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment.
• Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other Engineers.
• Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work.
• 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.
• Promotes engineering professionalism and standards.
• Coordinates and conducts training sessions.
• 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.
• Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met.
• Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data.
• Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps.
• Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents 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.
• Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes.
• Use diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist.
• Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies.
• Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly.
• Makes decisions that affect the operations or results of the department and may have some impact on a major project.
• Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit.
• Understands the specific goals and objectives of their individual organizational unit and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives.
• Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues.
• Demonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business.

Benefits

• In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level