Engineer- Engineer Sr- Distribution Underground (UG) Network Systems at American Electric Power

Gahanna, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, Electric PowerIndustries

Requirements

Possesses intermediate level knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analysis
Demonstrates competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of moderate complexity (e.g., by dividing the problem into component steps, and performing the analysis necessary to complete each step)
Exhibits ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment
Demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes
Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to complete routine activities
Performs routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher-level employees
Follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies
Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees
Coordinates the development of input necessary to forecast costs for the routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc
Uses scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities
Be able to work in below grade vaults and manholes near energized electrical equipment while utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Responsibilities

Form an effective team relationship with operating company management to communicate network issues and improvement needs
Maintain close contact with local network crews to provide technical support on projects and maintenance work
Prepare documentation necessary for obtaining approval for projects far enough in advance that proper engineering and construction scheduling can be completed
Complete detailed short-term and long-term planning and engineering, material acquisition, project management, and project close out for projects on assigned networks
Provide ongoing support of sponsored improvement projects, beyond initiation and approval, to ensure successful completion. Monitor costs and prepare any needed project approval revisions
Conduct field visits with customers and electrical contractors to determine required system additions needed to support new and additional customer loads. Coordinate work with customers to meet service requested delivery dates
Investigate customer service issues and lead the development of solutions
Perform studies and analysis including use of network load flow programs, inspection program reports, and data from network monitoring equipment
Support and develop multi-year system improvement plans to assure the electrical and physical integrity of assigned networks
Perform overcurrent coordination studies and program relays
Perform planning and analysis with Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
Perform arc flash exposure calculations
Perform short circuit analysis
Perform cable ratings studies and cable pulling calculations
Perform equipment failure analysis and material lab testing
Prepare documentation necessary for equipment failures, lab testing, and troubleshooting on assigned networks. Prepare necessary network policies, procedures, documents, and best practice guides
Provide engineering and technical support for the installation and use of new technology on assigned networks
Lead, develop, and support network standards development process by serving on the network standards committee for assigned work