Engineer - Engineer Associate-Principal - East Transmission Planning/Ohio

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing advance engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. Technical Expertise: Ability to understand and perform load flow analysis, short circuit and other planning studies as needs arise. In this role, familiarity with tools such as PSS/E, TARA and Aspen are a plus. The selected candidate will be frequently evaluating new end user connections to the Transmission grid (load and generation) and develop creative solutions to interconnect these requests. In addition, the candidate will also conduct area wide studies to assess necessary system improvements to address any reliability deficiencies. In a Transmission Planning role, the candidate will also have an opportunity to learn about other disciplines and how they fit in the big picture Leadership & Guidance: As a Transmission Planner, you will coordinate, facilitate and engage several activities such as project engagement, project kick-offs and other tasks as they arise. Performs routine planning activities with minimum direction from higher-level employees. Follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees as needed. Elevates issues to higher-level employees/leaders as appropriate. Planning & Organization Ability: Coordinates the submission of needs and solutions to PJM for their assigned area of responsibility. Tracks assigned tasks including project progress, customer RFIs etc. and operate within the established due dates. Problem Solving & Initiative: Resolves and initiates solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin. Demonstrates ability to identify problems that are beyond the normal routine. Demonstrates ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches. Communication: Ideal candidate needs to be comfortable communicating with teams of other disciplines and with developing presentations to other teams/stakeholders. Presentations could be their own projects, studies or reports. With time and experience, expectations are the candidate will be able to communicate effectively and comfortably with his peers and conduct clear and concise presentations. Interpersonal Skills : Is an active team member. Networks with peers inside and outside the AEP system. Identifies key stakeholders. Uses informal network to get things done. Resolves conflict, builds consensus. Decision Making: Makes decisions subject to review within established standards, policies and procedures. Make decisions that affect the work of the team. Aware of risks. Demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions. Business Awareness & Characteristics: Understands AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of their individual organizational unit. Demonstrates an understanding of the budgeting and approval process. Is proficient in the application and use of economic analysis techniques in problem solving. Develops an understanding of utility regulation and financing.

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.
Two or more years of related engineering experience (for SG7).
Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET (may be considered for entry at SG7 level).
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
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 (acceptable alternative).
4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET (for SG8).
2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET (for SG8).
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred (for SG8).
8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET (for SG9).
6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET (for SG9).
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP (for SG9).
Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards (for SG9).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with tools such as PSS/E, TARA and Aspen.
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE).
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.
Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Responsibilities

Perform load flow analysis, short circuit and other planning studies.
Evaluate new end user connections to the Transmission grid (load and generation) and develop creative solutions to interconnect these requests.
Conduct area wide studies to assess necessary system improvements to address any reliability deficiencies.
Coordinate, facilitate and engage several activities such as project engagement, project kick-offs and other tasks as they arise.
Perform routine planning activities with minimum direction from higher-level employees.
Follow policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees as needed.
Elevate issues to higher-level employees/leaders as appropriate.
Coordinate the submission of needs and solutions to PJM for their assigned area of responsibility.
Track assigned tasks including project progress, customer RFIs etc. and operate within the established due dates.
Resolve and initiate solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin.
Identify problems that are beyond the normal routine.
Seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.
Communicate with teams of other disciplines and develop presentations to other teams/stakeholders.
Communicate effectively and comfortably with peers and conduct clear and concise presentations.
Be an active team member.
Network with peers inside and outside the AEP system.
Identify key stakeholders.
Use informal network to get things done.
Resolve conflict and build consensus.
Make decisions subject to review within established standards, policies and procedures.
Make decisions that affect the work of the team.
Be aware of risks.
Extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.
Understand AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of their individual organizational unit.
Demonstrate an understanding of the budgeting and approval process.
Be proficient in the application and use of economic analysis techniques in problem solving.
Develop an understanding of utility regulation and financing.