American Electric Power · 5 days ago
Eng Assoc - Engineer (Real-time Advanced Application Engineer)
Salem, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $93K/yr
2+ years expAmerican Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. They are seeking an entry level engineer to provide expertise in planning, implementing, and maintaining distribution automation control schemes utilizing modern grid technology.
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Responsibilities
Work with the teams in AEP to engineer and implement distribution automation control schemes for DACR; also known more commonly as FLISR – Fault Location Isolation and Service Restoration
Work with the teams in AEP to engineer and implement Volt Var Optimization schemes for VVO
Develop configurations and programming for remote terminal units (RTUs) for grid modernization equipment integration into SCADA
Work with operating company engineering, construction, and operation’s groups to select and install optimum equipment to implement grid modernization technologies
Provide distribution automation controller logic programming, testing, optimization, and maintenance to provide functionality designed by reliability and system planning engineers
Develop, document, and maintain standards for grid modernization equipment, schemes, and architectures incorporating cyber secure designs
Coordinate point assignments, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of automation and SCADA systems with SCADA analysts and vendors
Participate in industry associations (IEEE, EPRI, etc.) to interact with other industry leaders to be current on the latest grid modernization technologies that can be applied to the distribution system
Work with vendors and Transmission and Distribution operations groups and engage in training to be current on the most effective use of technologies
Work with operating companies to develop the needed skilled workforce including training of existing employees and addition of new skilled employees to install, operate, and maintain grid modernization technologies
Complete safety training and utilize safe work practices in all work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
Good written and oral communications skills
Ability to work in self-directed environments
Strong leadership skills
Willingness to work in integrated, cross functional teams
Flexibility and support of change
Ability to multi-task
Willingness to travel when needed
Availability for support calls sometimes after normal work hours
Advocate for grid modernization deployments
Preferred
Preferred minimum experience is 2-4 years in Distribution and Transmission areas
Knowledge of substation design and the electric utility grid operations is desired
Familiarity with SCADA systems, including, but not limited to: RTU's, front-end processors, communications interfaces, and DMS interfaces is desired
Experience with utility integrated communications networks is desired
Experience with circuit modeling, power flow algorithms, and project management skills are desired
Experience with distribution level overcurrent coordination and with Distribution Automation is desired
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred
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.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
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President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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