American Electric Power
American Electric Power
American Electric Power is a large electric utility serving more than 5 million customers across 11 U.S. states. Through operating companies including AEP Ohio and AEP Texas, it works to deliver reliable, affordable electricity while strengthening the grid for future demand. Its work includes infrastructure investment, renewable energy development, customer service, community engagement, and exploration of emerging energy technologies such as small modular reactors.

Senior Engineer Associate – Grid Reliability at AEP

Support AEP’s electric-grid reliability systems, State Estimator capabilities, and transmission operations. Troubleshoot EMS powerflow models and join 24/7 System Control Center support.

Description

  • Support reliability applications, processes, data, and solution integrity through engineering expertise
  • Maintain State Estimator functionality across the SPP and ERCOT regions and support other Transmission Operations reliability tools
  • Monitor data and model quality and resolve identified issues
  • Preserve acceptable solution quality for real-time electric-grid reliability
  • Model ongoing capital and overhead work in the State Estimator
  • Investigate and analyze EMS powerflow solution iteration results
  • Use applications that support daily electric-grid reliability and operations
  • Manage modeling responsibilities for an assigned area under AEP’s capital and O&M work plan
  • Take part in a 24/7 on-call rotation supporting the System Control Center
  • Coordinate assignments and train and guide lower-level employees
  • Contribute to recurring project cost forecasts and apply scheduling methods for budget and planning activities
  • Take corrective action when project goals are not achieved
  • Create, review, and present technical reports, improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses
  • Collaborate with peers, identify stakeholders, resolve disagreements, and build consensus
  • Make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program for the Engineer Associate SG6 level
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program plus at least two years of related engineering experience for Engineer SG7
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program plus at least four years of related engineering experience for Engineer Senior SG8
  • A master’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may qualify candidates for Engineer SG7
  • Engineer Senior SG8 may require two years of related engineering experience plus a master’s degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • A non-ABET engineering bachelor’s degree plus a master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor’s program may be accepted
  • Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree holders must obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license to meet the degree requirement
  • Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is encouraged and preferred
  • PE registration is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Senior SG8
  • An Electrical Engineering background is strongly preferred
  • Experience with Energy Management Systems, system reliability, grid operations, planning, and modeling is advantageous
  • Ability to participate in 24/7 on-call support and respond during assigned on-call periods
  • Understanding of engineering theory and analytical methods
  • Ability to evaluate system interrelationships, business processes, risks, budgets, utility regulation, and financing
  • Ability to prepare, review, and present technical reports
  • Ability to apply scheduling methods such as CPM, PERT, and flow charts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being
  • Participation in a 24/7 on-call support rotation

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