American Electric Power · 13 hours ago
Transmission Planning Engineer (Assoc - Sr)
Tulsa, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yrAmerican Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. The role involves performing entry level to complex engineering work activities and projects, requiring the application of engineering knowledge to achieve assigned objectives.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Exhibits journey to advanced level proficiency plus unique knowledge that allows effective participation in recommended courses of action, and the achievement of satisfactory solutions to advanced technical problems
Leads project activity related to specific, unique, and/or highly specialized areas of engineering technology application
Leads, facilitates, and coordinates work activities of others within work group, team, department or other corporate entity as necessary, and assumes the role of project manager for assigned tasks
Coordinates and conducts training
Reviews planned work of others when assigned
Organizes and leads special projects and task forces as assigned
Demonstrates superior problem-solving skills in area of specialization which earns expert recognition within the company
Projects credibility and competence on technical issues and has highly developed presentation skills
Networks throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies
Possesses the knowledge to make technical decisions based on calculated risks with little or no management review
Understands how technical strategies and decisions impact the relationship with customers
Demonstrates the ability to make decisions affecting long-range plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes
Makes decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist
Provides input into decisions which have an impact across organizational boundaries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
Demonstrates superior problem-solving skills in area of specialization which earns expert recognition within the company
Exhibits journey to advanced level proficiency plus unique knowledge that allows effective participation in recommended courses of action, and the achievement of satisfactory solutions to advanced technical problems
Leads project activity related to specific, unique, and/or highly specialized areas of engineering technology application
Leads, facilitates, and coordinates work activities of others within work group, team, department or other corporate entity as necessary, and assumes the role of project manager for assigned tasks
Possesses the knowledge to make technical decisions based on calculated risks with little or no management review
Understands how technical strategies and decisions impact the relationship with customers
Demonstrates the ability to make decisions affecting long-range plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes
Makes decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist
Provides input into decisions which have an impact across organizational boundaries
Projects credibility and competence on technical issues and has highly developed presentation skills
Networks throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies
Reviews planned work of others when assigned
Organizes and leads special projects and task forces as assigned
Preferred
A degree in electrical engineering is the preferred degree
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
Benefits
A 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.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (14)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.03BKey Investors
GRIP ProgramInvenergy
2025-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $3.5B
2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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