Mechanical/Structural Engineer

American Electric Power•Winfield, WV

5d•$87,633 - $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. This role involves applying theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems, completing extensive analysis, and demonstrating competency in analytical techniques for assignments of moderate complexity. The engineer will coordinate work activities of others, perform routine engineering activities with minimal direction, and provide training and guidance to lower-level employees. Responsibilities also include coordinating the development of input for cost forecasting, using scheduling techniques for budget and planning, and initiating corrective action when project objectives are not met. The role requires resolving and initiating solutions to routine problems, identifying problems beyond the normal routine, and seeking out new ideas and approaches. Communication involves developing, reviewing, and presenting technical reports. Interpersonal skills include being an active team member, networking with peers, identifying stakeholders, using informal networks, resolving conflict, and building consensus. Decision-making is subject to review within established policies and procedures, and involves making decisions that affect the team's work while being aware of risks. Business awareness includes understanding AEP's organizational structure, budgeting and approval processes, economic analysis techniques, and utility regulation and financing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.
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.
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Acceptable alternative: a 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.
VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non ABET accredited program.

Responsibilities

Perform intermediate level engineering work activities and projects.
Apply engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic manner.
Utilize theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analysis.
Demonstrate competency in analytical techniques for assignments of moderate complexity.
Understand the interrelationship between systems and component equipment.
Analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.
Coordinate work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity.
Perform routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher-level employees.
Follow policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company and external agencies.
Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.
Coordinate the development of input necessary to forecast costs for routine projects, improvements, etc.
Use scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities.
Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met.
Resolve and initiate solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification.
Identify problems that are beyond the normal routine.
Seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.
Develop, review, or present technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses.
Be an active team member and network with peers inside and outside the AEP system.
Identify key stakeholders and use informal networks to get things done.
Resolve conflict and build consensus.
Make decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures.
Make decisions that affect the work of the team.
Be aware of risks and extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.
Understand AEP's organizational structure and the role of their individual organizational unit.
Demonstrate an understanding of the budgeting and approval process.
Apply and use economic analysis techniques in problem solving.
Develop an understanding of utility regulation and financing.