American Electric Power · 6 hours ago
Outage Planning Engineer Associate to Senior
Corpus Christi, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $124K/yr
2+ years expAmerican Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. The Transmission Operations Engineering position is responsible for providing real-time reliability support and overseeing outage planning and approvals, while engaging in collaborative discussions and RTO activities.
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
Possesses technical knowledge of power flow concepts and familiarity with power flow tools such as PSS/E, MUST and/or TARA is preferred
Coordinates work activities of others within the team, works autonomously, or other corporate entity as necessary to perform routine engineering work
Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility
Resolves and initiates solutions to routine and/or moderately complex problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin
Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner
Possess collaborative and consensus building skills
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
Capability of learning technical skills
Engagement in collaborative discussions
Oversee daily tasks such as outage approvals, next day studies, weekly analysis
Engagement 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
Conduct system performance appraisal and ad hoc 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)
Act as liaison between real-time desks (TDC/SCC) and all AEP planning teams, engineering, construction management, and maintenance groups
Possesses technical knowledge of power flow concepts and familiarity with power flow tools such as PSS/E, MUST and/or TARA
Coordinates work activities of others within the team
Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements
Resolves and initiates solutions to routine and/or moderately complex problems
Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner
Possess collaborative and consensus building skills
This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
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
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
Preferred
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred
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
Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology engineering degrees are highly preferred
Benefits
Unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$5.03BKey Investors
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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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