Mechanical/Structural Engineer

American Electric Power•Roanoke, VA

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. What you’ll do: Essential Job Functions & Tasks Technical Expertise: Possesses intermediate level knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analysis. Demonstrates competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of moderate complexity. (e.g., by dividing the problem into component steps, and performing the analysis necessary to complete each step). Exhibits ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment. Demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes. Leadership & Guidance: Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to complete routine activities. Performs routine engineering activity 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. Planning & Organization Ability: Coordinates the development of input necessary to forecast costs for the routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc. Uses scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Initiates corrective action when project objectives are not being met.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: Develops, reviews, or presents technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses in as clear, concise and effective fashion. 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 policies and procedures. Makes 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 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.
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 is: (1) 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 an Non ABET accredited program.

Responsibilities

Performing intermediate level engineering work activities and projects.
Applying engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic manner.
Solving diverse problems and completing extensive analysis using theory and analytical techniques.
Analyzing and recommending enhancements to business processes.
Coordinating work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity.
Performing routine engineering activity with minimum direction.
Following company policies, practices, standards, rules, and external regulations.
Providing training and guidance to lower-level employees.
Coordinating the development of input for cost forecasting for routine projects and improvements.
Using scheduling techniques for budget and planning activities.
Initiating corrective action when project objectives are not met.
Resolving and initiating solutions to routine problems.
Identifying problems beyond the normal routine.
Seeking out opportunities and embracing new ideas and approaches.
Developing, reviewing, or presenting technical reports.
Being an active team member and networking with peers.
Identifying key stakeholders and using informal networks to get things done.
Resolving conflict and building consensus.
Making decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures.
Making decisions that affect the work of the team.
Understanding AEP's organizational structure and their unit's role.
Understanding the budgeting and approval process.
Applying economic analysis techniques in problem solving.
Developing an understanding of utility regulation and financing.