Job Posting End Date

01-20-2025

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Job Summary

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing entry level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Accurately model transmission system topology including impedance and facility ratings for lines, generators, and transformers for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages using AEP-internal modeling database, PSS/E, and/or ASPEN One-liner. Fulfill various system modeling related requests from Engineering and Operations personnel and submitted via ServiceNow ticketing system. Collaborate with others internal/external to the team to model planned projects, build power flow, and short circuit model cases representing the future transmission system, as needed. Participating in the planning and organization of project work activities. Perform electrical transmission system analysis and protection system studies, as requested. Perform activities related to NERC Compliance standards. Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience modeling transmission and generation system topology using ASPEN One-liner and/or Siemens PSSE for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages. Including:

o Modeling inverter based generation for both wind and Solar applications

o Modeling synchronous based generation

o Modeling transmission lines, transformers, and circuit breakers

o Performing transmission system fault studies including circuit breaker duty analysis

• Demonstrated experience of working with NERC Compliance Standards

• Demonstrated experience with process improvement including process development, implementation, adherence, and training

• Demonstrated experience comparing data from various sources, evaluating validity of data, and performing clean-up activities, as necessary.

Requirements (by grade):

• Note: This vacancy is posted in a grade range. Education and/or experience will be used to determine appropriate grade and compensation. See “What We’re Looking For” for the basic qualifications for each grade.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

ENGINEER ASSC(GRADE -5)

Salary Range- $61,647- $77,057

Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*.

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.

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.

Basic Qualifications: Engineer (Grade 06)

Salary Range:$72,380- $90,474.

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* with typically two (2) or more years of related engineering experience. *Engineers with a Master's Degree in Engineering from a program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at Grade 06 level.

• Capabilities: Adaptability, Work Standards, Execution, Technical and Professional Knowledge, Lives the AEP Values

• License: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.

• ** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Basic Qualifications: Engineer (Grade 07)

Salary Range-$85,081- $106,353.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* with typically Four(4) or more years of related engineering experience. *Engineers with a Master's Degree in Engineering from a program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at Grade 06 level.

• Capabilities: Adaptability, Work Standards, Execution, Technical and Professional Knowledge, Lives the AEP Values

• License: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.

• ** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Acceptable alternatives are:

(1) a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or

(2) 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.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$61,647.00-77,057.50 USD

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