American Electric Power

American Electric Power

Electrical Engineer (Senior - Principal) - System Performance Analysis (SPA)

Columbus, OH · Principal

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About the role

  • Works within the System Performance Analysis group.
  • More specifically, responsibilities include the following duties:
  • Works within the System Performance Analysis group (SPA).

Responsibilities

  • Conduct system performance analysis and provide solutions to support planning, operations, engineering, regulatory and financial needs of the company.
  • Perform electrical engineering studies related to power system stability, reliability, and compliance.
  • Perform transient and voltage stability studies, insulation coordination studies, electromagnetic field studies, and studies of geomagnetically induced currents and geomagnetic disturbance.
  • Perform power-flow analyses in support of system stability, system restoration, and geomagnetic disturbance analyses.
  • Develop and maintain power system models.
  • Lead system performance analysis and develop solutions to support planning, operations, engineering, regulatory and financial needs of the company.
  • Lead electrical engineering studies related to power system stability, reliability, and compliance, develop mitigation plans and present findings to stakeholders.
  • Perform power-flow analyses in support of system dynamic stability, system restoration, and geomagnetic disturbance analyses.
  • Represent AEP in Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO) dynamic model-building process. Develop, validate and maintain dynamic models to support transient stability studies and regulatory compliance.
  • The System Performance Analysis group conducts advanced system studies to support capital projects, including but not limited to transient stability, voltage stability, electromagnetic coupling, insulation coordination, geomagnetically induced currents, electromagnetic field, and Power Quality using PSS/E, ASPEN OneLiner, PSCAD, and Alstom electrical engineering technologies.

Requirements

  • 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*;
  • Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
  • 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 or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*.
  • VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non-ABET accredited program
  • When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

Nice to have

  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
  • 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.
  • Candidates with an electrical engineering degree are preferred.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.*ABET
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.*ABET

Skills

  • Possess collaborative and consensus building skills.
  • Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system.
  • Leverages network to get things done.
  • Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes.
  • Use diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist.
  • Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies.
  • Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly.
  • Makes decisions that affect the operations or results of the department and may have some impact on a major project.
  • Business Awareness & Characteristics:
  • Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit.
  • Engineer Senior SG8
  • Or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*;

Compensation

  • $98,993.00 - $151,132.50

Benefits

  • In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Company info

  • Demonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business.
  • Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.
  • Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities.
  • At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.
  • If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
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