Engineer Assc- Engineer ( Station Engineer)

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

5d•$74,551 - $109,543•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing intermediate-level engineering work activities and projects, applying engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. The vacancy is posted across multiple grades; the final grade and compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and relevant skills. The role applies intermediate engineering knowledge and analytical techniques to varied assignments and moderately complex problems. It coordinates routine work activities, provides guidance to lower-level employees, contributes to project planning and cost forecasting, initiates corrective actions, resolves routine problems, and prepares or presents technical reports. The position works collaboratively with stakeholders and makes team-level decisions within established policies and procedures. This is an entry-level opportunity for new engineering graduates. The position is on-site in New Albany, Ohio. AEP describes itself as an energy company focused on providing safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions and serving its communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.
Entry-level position intended for new graduates.
Ability to apply engineering theory and analytical techniques to assignments and problems of moderate complexity.

Nice To Haves

Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is encouraged and preferred in preparation for future Professional Engineer licensing.
A VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a non-ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering work activities and projects using engineering knowledge to achieve assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically.
Apply theory and analytical techniques to solve problems, perform analyses, and understand relationships between systems and component equipment.
Analyze business processes and recommend enhancements.
Coordinate work activities with others and perform routine engineering work with minimal direction from higher-level employees.
Follow company policies, practices, standards, rules, and applicable external regulations and procedures.
Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.
Coordinate development of information used to forecast costs for routine projects and improvement requisitions.
Use scheduling techniques such as CPM, PERT, and flow charts for budgeting and planning.
Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met.
Identify and resolve routine problems, including issues requiring additional definition or clarification before analysis.
Develop, review, or present technical reports, improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses clearly and effectively.
Participate as an active team member, identify stakeholders, build consensus, resolve conflict, and use professional networks to accomplish work.
Make decisions within established policies and procedures that affect team work, while recognizing risks and drawing logical conclusions.
Apply economic analysis techniques to problem solving and develop an understanding of utility regulation and financing.