P&C Field Engineer Associate - Field Engineer Senior

American Electric Power•Pikeville, KY

1d•$74,551 - $128,689•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer Associate performs entry-level engineering work and projects, applying engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. The role works with guidance from higher-level engineers and supports well-defined portions of more complex engineering problems and analyses. The position is posted at multiple grade levels, from Engineer Associate through Engineer Senior, with increasing education, experience, skills, and certification requirements at higher levels. The successful candidate must live within a 45-minute drive under normal conditions of either the Robert E. Matthews Service Center in Ashland, Kentucky, or the Pikeville, Kentucky Transmission Service Center. Work includes routine engineering analysis and problem solving, project planning and monitoring, cost estimating, technical communication, and collaboration with coworkers and customers. The role supports reliable electricity delivery while pursuing ways to protect and enhance the environment. The minimum qualifications listed for Engineer Associate apply to that entry-level grade. Higher grades have additional requirements: Engineer generally requires a bachelor's degree in ABET-accredited engineering and two or more years of related engineering experience, with certain master's degree pathways; Engineer Senior generally requires four or more years of related engineering experience with a qualifying bachelor's degree, or two years with an ABET-accredited master's or Ph.D. A Professional Engineer license is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Senior. The posting also describes alternative degree pathways and possible waivers by a vice president or above.

Requirements

Engineer Associate: bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology may satisfy the degree requirement if the candidate obtains a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Engineer: bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and two or more years of related engineering experience; alternatively, a master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may qualify the candidate for entry at this level.
Engineer Senior: four or more years of related engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or two years of related engineering experience and a master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Acceptable alternative degree pathway: bachelor's degree in non-ABET-accredited engineering plus a master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor's program.
For a Puerto Rico PE used under the Engineer Senior alternative pathway, confirmation is required to ensure it aligns with NCEES standards.
Successful candidate must live within a 45-minute driving distance under normal conditions of the Robert E. Matthews Service Center in Ashland, Kentucky, or the Pikeville, Kentucky Transmission Service Center.
Demonstrated entry-level engineering knowledge and ability to apply theory and basic analysis techniques to well-defined problems.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, work cooperatively with others, understand instructions, and seek clarification as needed.

Nice To Haves

Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future Professional Engineer licensure is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Associate.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Senior.
Active participation in professional and business organizations is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering theory and basic techniques to analyze and resolve routine technical problems, with guidance from higher-level engineers.
Assist higher-level engineers with well-defined portions of complex engineering problems and analyses.
Develop familiarity with relevant standards, codes, regulations, equipment, materials, systems, and business processes.
Coordinate others' work activities as needed to resolve routine engineering tasks, and perform assigned work under coaching and monitoring by higher-level employees.
Contribute to routine project planning documents, use scheduling techniques, monitor project status, and recommend actions as appropriate.
Prepare cost estimates using established standards and carry out work according to plans and schedules established by higher-level employees.
Seek information about engineering problems and solution techniques, and identify opportunities to present new ideas and approaches.
Assist with and participate in preparing reports and technical papers; communicate clearly and request clarification when needed.
Collaborate with peers, share information, seek assistance, and contribute to team decision-making.
Make routine decisions within authorized limits, subject to review, and develop decision-making skills under guidance.
Apply economic analysis techniques in problem solving and seek effective ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost.
Develop an understanding of the department's roles and responsibilities and demonstrate a customer-focused approach toward internal and external customers.