Transmission Planning Engineer 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

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Utilities, Energy, Electric PowerIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (for Grade 5); acceptable alternative is non-ABET Bachelor's plus Master's or PhD in engineering from a university with ABET-accredited Bachelor's program
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination encouraged and preferred (Grade 5)
Typically 2 or more years of experience (Grade 6)

Responsibilities

Perform intermediate to advanced level engineering work activities and projects requiring application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic manner
Possess intermediate to advanced knowledge and perform varied assignments with proficiency in theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analysis
Demonstrate competency in analytical techniques for assignments of moderate complexity (e.g., dividing problems into steps and performing necessary analysis)
Exhibit understanding of interrelationships between systems and component equipment; analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes
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, 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 and planning
Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not met
Resolve and initiate solutions to routine problems requiring additional definition/clarification; identify problems beyond normal routine; seek opportunities and embrace new ideas
Develop, review, or present technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses clearly and concisely
Act as an active team member; network with peers inside and outside the AEP system; identify key stakeholders; use informal networks; resolve conflict and build consensus
Make decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures that affect team work; be aware of risks; extrapolate beyond known facts to logical conclusions
Understand AEP's organizational structure, role of unit, budgeting/approval process, economic analysis techniques, utility regulation, and financing