Electrical Engineer - Electrical Engineer Sr at American Electric Power

New Albany, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Electric Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Proficiency in software: PSS/E, TARA, AASPEN, OSI (SCADA/EMS), iTOA (Outage Management System)
Ability to perform intermediate level engineering work requiring application of engineering knowledge
Education, experience, and relevant skills commensurate with Electrical Engineer to Sr level (final grade based on candidate qualifications)
Leadership & Guidance: Coordinates work activities of others, performs routine engineering with minimum direction, follows company policies/standards/regulations, provides training/guidance to lower-level employees
Planning & Organization Ability: Coordinates development of input for forecasting costs, uses scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts), initiates corrective action for project objectives
Problem Solving & Initiative: Resolves routine problems requiring definition/clarification, identifies beyond-routine problems, seeks opportunities and embraces new ideas
Communication: Develops/reviews/presents technical reports, studies, analyses clearly and concisely
Interpersonal Skills: Active team member, networks with peers inside/outside AEP, identifies stakeholders, uses informal networks, resolves conflict, builds consensus
Decision Making: Makes decisions subject to review within policies/procedures, affects team work, aware of risks, extrapolates beyond known facts
Business Awareness: Understands AEP's organizational structure, role/responsibility of unit, budgeting/approval process, proficient in economic analysis application

Responsibilities

Oversee daily tasks such as outage approvals, next day studies, weekly analysis
Be engaged in RTO activities to increase awareness of industry changes/impacts
Ensure coverage over critical outage periods and balance work schedules for on-call schedule
Lead team in Restoration Developments, Emergency Operating Plans, and operating guides
Oversee outage planning discussions and operational settings
Be engaged in Transmission Planning projects and outage planning processes
Conduct system performance appraisal and ad hoc studies for awareness of changing Transmission system
Balance work schedules to ensure coverage over critical outage periods
Coordinate work activities of others within work group/department/corporate entity for routine activities
Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
Coordinate development of input for forecasting costs on routine projects/improvements
Use scheduling techniques for budget and planning activities
Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not met
Develop, review, or present technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PSS/ETARAASPENOSI SCADA/EMSiTOATransmission PlanningOutage ManagementRTOSystem Studies

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the compensation for this Electrical Engineer position?

The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, and relevant skills. No specific salary range is provided.

Is this Electrical Engineer role remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What software skills are required for this position?

Required software includes PSS/E, TARA, AASPEN, OSI (SCADA/EMS), and iTOA (Outage Management System).

What does the company culture look like at American Electric Power?

AEP is proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses across 11 states, with a passion for making an innovative difference in the communities served.

What makes a strong candidate for this Electrical Engineer Sr role?

Strong candidates will have education, experience, and relevant skills that align with overseeing outage approvals, RTO activities, transmission planning, system performance appraisals, and leadership in restoration developments, along with proficiency in specified software.