EMS / DMS Electrical Engineer

American Electric Power • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing intermediate level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. Primary preferred location is Corpus Christi Transmission Control Center. The New Albany Transmission Control Center may be considered based on the number of candidates.

Requirements

• A degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience in Energy Management Systems, Distribution Management Systems, system reliability & grid operations, planning and modeling is necessary.
• The engineer will be troubleshooting and analyzing EMS & DMS powerflow solutions and work with various other applications used in the daily reliability and operations of the electric grid.
• The engineer will oversee modeling responsibilities for an assigned area in accordance with AEP’s capital and O&M work plan.
• Minimum Requirements (SG 07 Engineer): Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET along with two or more years of related engineering experience or completion of a qualified student co-op/internship program.
• Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
• ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
• Preferably a degree in Electrical Engineering with Power System background/study.
• Acceptable alternative is: a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
• VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non-ABET accredited program
• Minimum Requirements (SG 08 Engineer Sr): Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.
• ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
• Preferably a degree in Electrical Engineering with Power System background/study.
• Acceptable alternative is: a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
• Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
• VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non-ABET accredited program
• Minimum Requirements (SG 09 Engineer Princ): Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.
• Preferably a degree in Electrical Engineering with Power System background/study.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.
• ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
• Acceptable alternative is: (1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
• Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Python, C++ and scripting languages is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise: 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.
• Leadership & Guidance: 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.
• Planning & Organization Ability: 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.
• Initiates corrective action when project objectives are not being met.
• Problem Solving & Initiative: Resolves and initiates solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin.
• Demonstrates ability to identify problems that are beyond the normal routine.
• Demonstrates ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.
• Communication: Develops, reviews, or presents technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses in as clear, concise and effective fashion.
• Interpersonal Skills: Is an active team member. Networks with peers inside and outside the AEP system. Identifies key stakeholders. Uses informal network to get things done. Resolves conflict, builds consensus.
• Decision Making: Makes decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures. Makes decisions that affect the work of the team. Aware of risks. Demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.
• Business Awareness & Characteristics: Understands AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of their individual organizational unit.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the budgeting and approval process.
• Is proficient in the application and use of economic analysis techniques in problem solving.
• Develops an understanding of utility regulation and financing.
• The Engineer is primarily responsible for engineering support of the Reliability applications, processes, and the associated data and solution integrity.
• This includes supporting Transmission and / or Distribution State Estimator functionality as well as other reliability tools used in Transmission System Operations.
• The job focuses on maintaining acceptable solution quality in support of Real-time system reliability.
• The engineer will be part of 24x7 On-Call support staff rotation in order to provide non-stop support to the System Control Center; this means that during the time they are on-call they are expected to be available and respond.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level