American Electric Power · 9 hours ago
System Engineer - System Engineer, Principal (Balance of Plant)
Bridgman, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$88K/yr - $151K/yr
4+ years expAmerican Electric Power is one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses. They are seeking a Principal System Engineer to perform intermediate level engineering work activities and projects, focusing on system management and performance monitoring.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Monitors and trends performance of assigned systems
Performs and documents system walk downs
Develops comprehensive System Health Reports and manage recovery plans for degraded systems
Maintains ownership of the Preventive Maintenance Program technical basis
Updates Maintenance Rule (Mrule) database and maintain system/function unavailability
Participates in the long-range planning and lifecycle management
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
Exhibits ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment
Demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes
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
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
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
Develops, reviews, or presents technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses in as clear, concise and effective fashion
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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 in engineering from a program accredited by ABET. Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level
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
Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited ABET; or 4 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET
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
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 or 6 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 required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant
Preferred
Prior knowledge of plant secondary equipment would be preferred
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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