Transmission Planning Engineer (Associate to Principal Level) at American Electric Power

New Albany, Ohio, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, Electric PowerIndustries

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (for Engineer - Grade 5/entry level)
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination encouraged and preferred (for Engineer - Grade 5)
Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's or PhD in engineering from a university
Intermediate to advanced knowledge in engineering theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems
Competency in analytical techniques for assignments of moderate complexity
Ability to understand interrelationships between systems and component equipment
Proficiency in relevant engineering tools and techniques (e.g., CPM, PERT, flow charts for scheduling)
Understanding of AEP's organizational structure, budgeting/approval processes, economic analysis, utility regulation, and financing
Ability to relocate to New Albany, OH, for full-time onsite work 5 days a week

Perform intermediate level engineering work activities and projects in transmission planning safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically
Apply theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analysis
Coordinate work activities of others within the work group, department, or corporate entity to complete routine activities
Perform routine engineering activities with minimum direction from higher-level employees
Follow company policies, practices, standards, rules, and external regulations/procedures
Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
Coordinate development of input for forecasting costs on routine projects and improvements
Use scheduling techniques (e.g., CPM, PERT, flow charts) for budget and planning activities
Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not met
Resolve and initiate solutions to routine problems, identifying issues beyond normal routine
Analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes
Develop, review, or present technical reports, studies, and analyses clearly and concisely
Act as an active team member, network with peers, identify stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and build consensus
Make decisions subject to review within policies/procedures that affect team work, assessing risks and extrapolating to logical conclusions
Demonstrate business awareness through understanding of organizational roles and economic problem-solving techniques