American Electric Power · 5 hours ago
Outage Planning Engineer Associate to Senior
Corpus Christi, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $124K/yrAmerican Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe and reliable energy solutions. The Transmission Operations Engineering position is responsible for providing real-time reliability support and overseeing outage planning and approvals in various regional footprints.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
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
Be engaged in RTO activities to increase awareness of industry changes/impacts
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
Qualification
Required
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
Two or more years of related engineering experience for Engineer Associate SG7
Four or more years of related engineering experience for Engineer Senior SG8
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred
Technical knowledge of power flow concepts and familiarity with power flow tools such as PSS/E, MUST and/or TARA
Technical knowledge of short-circuit modeling software such as ASPEN/CAPE
Knowledge of AEP Transmission system topology (PJM/MISO/SPP/ERCOT) footprint
Ability to coordinate work activities of others within the team
Ability to perform routine engineering activity independently
Ability to ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards and rules of the company
Ability to provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
Ability to participate in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements
Ability to coordinate the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects
Ability to resolve and initiate solutions to routine and/or moderately complex problems
Ability to identify problems that are beyond the normal routine
Ability to coordinate the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner
Ability to develop, review or prepare reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively
Ability to lead and facilitate meetings effectively
Possess collaborative and consensus building skills
Ability to function as a team leader and member
Ability to network upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET
Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology engineering degrees are highly preferred
Benefits
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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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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