Engineer/Engineering Technologist (Associate - Mid) - TRANSMISSION Systems, Asset Health at American Electric Power

New Albany, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Electric Power, Utilities, TransmissionIndustries

Requirements

Intermediate level knowledge of engineering principles and proficiency in applying theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analysis
Competency in analytical techniques for assignments of moderate complexity (e.g., dividing problems into component steps)
Ability to understand interrelationships between systems and component equipment
Ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes
Experience or focus in EHV Transformer asset failure prevention, CCVT, CB analysis, and asset health monitoring retrofit/new install projects
Knowledge of Proactive monitoring for EHV Transformer, CCVT, CB asset failures, Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU), Power Quality (PQ) monitoring for large loads (data centers, cryptocurrency, AI facilities, IBRs), TPL007 GIC/GMD monitoring, and harmonics/frequencies analysis
Background in Condition-Based Maintenance and Condition-Based Renewal activities

Responsibilities

Perform intermediate level engineering work activities and projects in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic manner
Focus on SWEPCO/PSO EHV & HV Asset Health Monitoring, including retrofit and new install projects
Conduct proactive monitoring to prevent EHV Transformer, CCVT, and CB asset failures with advance alarm analysis across AEP footprint
Support Condition-Based Maintenance and Renewal through asset health monitoring in SWEPCO/PSO region
Perform proactive grid monitoring via PMU and PQ for large load data centers, cryptocurrency facilities, AI training facilities, IBRs, and LFOs, including data analysis and monitoring for impacted areas/customers
Monitor TPL007 GIC/GMD and background system performance data (harmonics, frequencies) before/after large load connections to support customers and AEP engineering
Coordinate work activities of others within work group, department, or corporate entity to complete routine activities
Perform routine engineering activities with minimum direction from higher-level employees, following company policies, standards, rules, and external regulations
Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
Coordinate development of input for forecasting costs on routine projects, improvements, requisitions; use scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts) for budget/planning
Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not met
Resolve and initiate solutions to routine problems, identify non-routine problems, and seek opportunities for new ideas/approaches
Develop, review, or present technical reports (improvement requisitions, studies, analyses) clearly and concisely
Act as an active team member, network with peers inside/outside AEP, identify stakeholders, use informal networks, resolve conflicts, and build consensus