Outage Planning Engineer Associate to Senior

American Electric Power•Corpus Christi, TX

1d•$84,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Transmission Operations Engineering position is responsible to be a team member that provides real-time reliability support. These positions will have responsibilities for the PJM, SPP and ERCOT footprints. The positions require an engaged individual that shows capability of learning technical skills and partake in collaborative discussions.

Requirements

Engineer SG6 This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.
Engineer Associate SG7 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. 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. Acceptable alternative: 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.
Engineer Senior SG8 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. Acceptable alternative: 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.
ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non ABET accredited program
Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology engineering degrees are highly preferred.
Possesses technical knowledge of power flow concepts and familiarity with power flow tools such as PSS/E, MUST and/or TARA is preferred.
Technical knowledge of short-circuit modeling software such as ASPEN/CAPE is preferred.
Knowledge of AEP Transmission system topology (PJM/MISO/SPP/ERCOT) footprint is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily tasks such as outage approvals, next day studies, weekly analysis
Be engaged in RTO activities to increase awareness of industry changes/impacts.
Ensure coverage over critical outage periods and balance work schedules for on-call schedule.
Lead team in Restoration Developments and Emergency Operating Plans and operating guides.
Oversee daily tasks such as outage approvals, outage planning discussions, operational settings
Be engaged in Transmission Planning projects and the outage planning processes
Conduct system performance appraisal and ad hoc studies to better gain awareness of the changing Transmission system.
Ensure coverage over critical outage periods and balance work schedules.
Daily tasks such as outage approvals, ad-hoc outage analysis, month-ahead studies.
Coordinate with Transmission and Distribution Planning departments on outages and operational settings.
Advocate for operational needs with Engineering and Engineering Standards groups.
Support regulatory compliance efforts.
Document best practices, processes, and operational guides.
Coordinate needs and support needs of the Transmission Dispatch Center (TDC) and System Control Center (SCC) as needed.
Act as liaison between real-time desks (TDC/SCC), and all AEP planning teams, engineering, construction management, and maintenance groups engaged in capital improvement efforts.
Coordinates work activities of others within the team, works autonomously, or other corporate entity as necessary to perform routine engineering work.
Performs routine engineering activity independently.
Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees.
Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility.
Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects.
Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met.
Resolves and initiates solutions to routine and/or moderately complex problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin.
Identifies problems that are beyond the normal routine.
Seeks out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.
Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner.
Develops, reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc.
Leads and facilitates meetings effectively.
Possess collaborative and consensus building skills.
Functions as a team leader and member.
Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system.
Leverages network to get things done.