American Electric Power · 1 day ago
Engineer Associate (Entry-Level) - System Performance Analysis (SPA)
New Albany, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$84K/yr - $105K/yrAmerican Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. The Engineer Associate role focuses on conducting system performance analysis and providing solutions to support the company's planning, operations, and engineering needs.
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Responsibilities
Conduct system performance analysis and provide solutions to support planning, operations, engineering, regulatory and financial needs of the company
Perform electrical engineering studies related to power system stability, reliability, and compliance
Perform transient and voltage stability studies, insulation coordination studies, electromagnetic field studies, and studies of geomagnetically induced currents and geomagnetic disturbance
Perform power-flow analyses in support of system dynamic stability, system restoration, and geomagnetic disturbance analyses
Develop and maintain power system models
Calculate electromagnetic interference for overhead and underground transmission lines
Technical Expertise: Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment. Understands and analyzes interrelationships between systems and component equipment. Interprets codes and regulations, and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment
Leadership & Guidance: Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other Engineers. Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work. 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. Promotes engineering professionalism and standards. Coordinates and conducts training sessions
Planning & Organization Ability: 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. Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met
Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data. Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps. Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches
Communication: 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. Interpersonal Skills: 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
Decision Making: Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes. Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist. Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies. Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly. Makes decisions that affect the operations or results of the department and may have some impact on a major project
Business Awareness & Characteristics: Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit. Understands the specific goals and objectives of their individual organizational unit and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives. Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues. Demonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
Conduct system performance analysis and provide solutions to support planning, operations, engineering, regulatory and financial needs of the company
Perform electrical engineering studies related to power system stability, reliability, and compliance
Perform transient and voltage stability studies, insulation coordination studies, electromagnetic field studies, and studies of geomagnetically induced currents and geomagnetic disturbance
Perform power-flow analyses in support of system dynamic stability, system restoration, and geomagnetic disturbance analyses
Develop and maintain power system models
Calculate electromagnetic interference for overhead and underground transmission lines
Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment
Understands and analyzes interrelationships between systems and component equipment
Interprets codes and regulations, and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment
Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other Engineers
Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company
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
Promotes engineering professionalism and standards
Coordinates and conducts training sessions
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
Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities
Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met
Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data
Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps
Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents 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
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
Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes
Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist
Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies
Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly
Makes decisions that affect the operations or results of the department and may have some impact on a major project
Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit
Understands the specific goals and objectives of their individual organizational unit and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives
Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues
Demonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business
Preferred
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred
An Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree is preferred for this role
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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