Station Structural Engineer - Engineer Sr

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

3d•$87,633 - $128,688

About The Position

The Station Structural Engineer is responsible to an assigned supervisor for performing intermediate-level engineering work activities and projects. The role applies engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. It requires applying theory and analytical techniques to varied assignments, analyzing moderately complex problems and the relationships between systems and component equipment, and recommending business process enhancements. The engineer coordinates routine work activities, performs engineering work with minimal direction from higher-level employees, and provides training and guidance to lower-level employees. The role supports project planning and cost forecasting, uses scheduling techniques, initiates corrective action when project objectives are not being met, and develops or presents technical reports. It also involves teamwork, stakeholder communication, sound decision-making within established policies, and understanding budgeting, economic analysis, utility regulation, and financing.

Requirements

For Engineer Sr: at least 4 years of related engineering experience with a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or at least 2 years of related engineering experience with a master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology may satisfy the degree requirement.
Demonstrated intermediate-level engineering knowledge and proficiency applying theory and analytical techniques to varied assignments.
Demonstrated competency in analytical techniques for assignments of moderate complexity.
Ability to coordinate work, plan and organize projects, communicate technical information, collaborate with stakeholders, and make decisions within established policies.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.
A master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may qualify candidates for entry at the Engineer grade.
A certified Professional Engineer (PE) license may allow a bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology to satisfy the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering theory and analytical techniques to solve problems and complete analyses of moderate complexity.
Understand relationships between systems and component equipment and recommend business process enhancements.
Coordinate routine work activities within the work group, department, or other corporate entity.
Perform routine engineering activities with minimal direction from higher-level employees.
Follow company policies, practices, standards, rules, and applicable external regulations and procedures.
Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.
Coordinate input for cost forecasts for routine projects and improvement requisitions.
Use scheduling techniques such as CPM, PERT, and flow charts for budgeting and planning.
Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met.
Identify and resolve routine problems, recognize problems beyond routine work, and pursue new ideas and approaches.
Develop, review, or present technical reports, improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses clearly and effectively.
Collaborate with peers and stakeholders, resolve conflict, and build consensus.
Make decisions within established policies and procedures, including decisions affecting team work, while remaining aware of risks.
Apply economic analysis techniques and develop an understanding of utility regulation and financing.