Protection & Control Engineer Sr - Engineer Staff

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible to the assigned manager for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. P&C Engineering Accountabilities: Perform and Review relay protection and control activities for 4kV thru 765KV electrical substation projects. Prepare and Review P&C scopes for electric substation projects. Prepare and/or review P&C engineering settings and designs for electrical substation projects. Prepare and Review Relay Setting Calculation Sheets, Setting Files and other relay setting deliverables for substation projects. Perform area protection studies and recommend settings for existing and new transmission line and station protection schemes. Model transmission system impedances and perform short circuit fault studies. Perform activities related to NERC P&C standards. Prepare and review PRC-023, FAC-008 etc. NERC required documents. Review, evaluate and provide P&C comments and recommendations on transmission system planning proposals. Coordinate with transmission customers and interconnected companies on associated protection issues. Provide engineering support for project installation, commissioning, checkout and troubleshooting. Provide general P&C technical support, as needed, including the technical interfaces with Telecomm, Operations, Transmission Region Operations, Station Engineering, Transmission Planning and Project Management. Peer Review and approve P&C related work of other team members. Manage, Oversee and peer review P&C related work of outsource companies. Identify, clarify, resolve, and initiate solutions to protection and control problems through analysis of interruption reports and fault recorder records. Contribute to development of system-wide protection standards for transmission and distribution station protection, metering and control applications. Participate in project scheduling, resource planning, and cost control for assigned projects. Technical Expertise: Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge that enables the engineer to serve as a leader within the assigned organization. Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment. Understands and analyzes interrelationships between systems and component equipment. Interprets codes and regulations and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment. Leadership & Guidance: Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other Engineers. Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work. Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Promotes engineering professionalism and standards. Coordinates and conducts training sessions. Planning & Organization Ability: Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility. Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects. Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met. Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data. Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps. Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches. Communication: Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner. Develops, reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc. Leads and facilitates meetings effectively.Interpersonal Skills: Possess collaborative and consensus building skills. Functions as a team leader and member. Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system. Leverages network to get things done. Decision Making: Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes. Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist. Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies. Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly. Makes decisions that affect the operations or results of the department and may have some impact on a major project. Business Awareness & Characteristics: Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit. Understands the specific goals and objectives of their individual organizational unit and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives. Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues. Demonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business. Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Engineer Sr, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Engineers.

Requirements

Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET
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.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.
Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non ABET accredited program

Responsibilities

Perform and Review relay protection and control activities for 4kV thru 765KV electrical substation projects.
Prepare and Review P&C scopes for electric substation projects.
Prepare and/or review P&C engineering settings and designs for electrical substation projects.
Prepare and Review Relay Setting Calculation Sheets, Setting Files and other relay setting deliverables for substation projects.
Perform area protection studies and recommend settings for existing and new transmission line and station protection schemes.
Model transmission system impedances and perform short circuit fault studies.
Perform activities related to NERC P&C standards.
Prepare and review PRC-023, FAC-008 etc. NERC required documents.
Review, evaluate and provide P&C comments and recommendations on transmission system planning proposals.
Coordinate with transmission customers and interconnected companies on associated protection issues.
Provide engineering support for project installation, commissioning, checkout and troubleshooting.
Provide general P&C technical support, as needed, including the technical interfaces with Telecomm, Operations, Transmission Region Operations, Station Engineering, Transmission Planning and Project Management.
Peer Review and approve P&C related work of other team members.
Manage, Oversee and peer review P&C related work of outsource companies.
Identify, clarify, resolve, and initiate solutions to protection and control problems through analysis of interruption reports and fault recorder records.
Contribute to development of system-wide protection standards for transmission and distribution station protection, metering and control applications.
Participate in project scheduling, resource planning, and cost control for assigned projects.
Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment.
Understands and analyzes interrelationships between systems and component equipment.
Interprets codes and regulations and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment.
Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other Engineers.
Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work.
Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
Promotes engineering professionalism and standards.
Coordinates and conducts training sessions.
Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility.
Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects.
Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities.
Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met.
Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data.
Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps.
Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches.
Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner.
Develops, reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc.
Leads and facilitates meetings effectively.
Possess collaborative and consensus building skills.
Functions as a team leader and member.
Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system.
Leverages network to get things done.
Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes.
Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist.
Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies.
Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly.
Makes decisions that affect the operations or results of the department and may have some impact on a major project.
Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit.
Understands the specific goals and objectives of their individual organizational unit and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives.
Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues.
Demonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business.