Station Structural Engineer - Engineer Sr

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

About The Position

The Station Structural Engineer is responsible to an assigned supervisor for performing intermediate-level engineering work and project activities, applying engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. The role involves applying analytical techniques to varied assignments, understanding relationships between systems and equipment, analyzing business processes, and recommending enhancements. The engineer coordinates routine work activities, performs engineering work with minimal direction, and provides training and guidance to lower-level employees. The position contributes to project cost forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, and corrective action when project objectives are not being met. It also involves resolving routine engineering problems, communicating technical findings, collaborating with stakeholders, and making decisions within established policies and procedures. The posting describes qualifications for both Engineer (Grade 7) and Engineer Sr (Grade 8). The senior grade generally requires a bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program and four or more years of related engineering experience, or a master's degree or PhD in an ABET-accredited engineering program and two or more years of related experience. A Professional Engineer license in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for the senior grade. Compensation ranges are listed for Engineer/Engineer Technologist and Engineer/Engineer Technologist Sr.

Requirements

For Engineer Sr (Grade 8): Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and four or more years of related engineering experience, or a master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and two or more years of related engineering experience.
For Engineer (Grade 7): Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and two or more years of related engineering experience; individuals with a master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may be considered for entry at this level.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy the degree requirement for the senior grade; for the Engineer grade, individuals with this degree can satisfy the requirement if they obtain a certified Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Demonstrated intermediate-level engineering knowledge and proficiency in applying theory and analytical techniques.
Ability to perform analysis of moderate complexity and understand relationships between systems and component equipment.
Ability to coordinate routine work, communicate technical information, solve problems, and make decisions within established policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Sr.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering theory and analytical techniques to varied assignments and complete analyses of moderate complexity.
Understand interrelationships between systems and component equipment.
Analyze business processes and recommend enhancements.
Coordinate work activities with others to complete routine activities.
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 development of inputs to forecast costs for routine projects and improvement requisitions.
Use scheduling techniques such as CPM, PERT, and flow charts for budget and planning activities.
Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met.
Resolve routine problems and identify issues beyond the normal routine.
Develop, review, or present technical reports, improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses clearly and effectively.
Work as an active team member, identify stakeholders, build consensus, and resolve conflicts.
Make decisions within established policies and procedures that affect the team, while accounting for risks.
Apply economic analysis techniques in problem solving and develop understanding of utility regulation and financing.