**Job Posting End Date** 06-07-2025 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. **Job Summary** Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing entry level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. **Job Description** **WHO WE ARE** **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. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!** **WHAT YOU'LL DO** ******* **_This position will be onsite and a part of a rotating 12-hour shift 24/7._** ******* **_More Specific to This Opportunity:_** **Regulatory & Legislative Integrity:** - Lead the validation of operational good quality PMU data stream to RTO's, ensuring 95% uptime of all PMU's to the RTO's are met per compliance guidelines. - Actively monitor PMU infrastructure for stale, erroneous, or incomplete data to ensure compliance with PRC-002, MOD33 and ERCOT NODEL requirements. **Operational Excellence:** - Lead the PSO/SWEPCO Asset Health monitoring projects for EHV transformers and CB's - Lead the remote enabling of PMU's across the AEP footprint to support the ELSE effort to have complete visibility across the AEP footprint. - Actively monitor PMU infrastructure for stale, erroneous, or incomplete data, remotely address issues when possible **Customer Service:** - Lead data cleanup efforts supporting AHC PI, Provide relevant data to stakeholders to support condition-based maintenance and capital replacement initiatives, leveraging Asset Performance Management software, Station PI, IPS, and other data repositories. Summarize and report on the energization, condition, and health of critical assets to stakeholders. **Financial Strength:** - Review PSO/SWEPCO substation assets within the 5-year warranty period and address issues with vendors remotely to ensure optimal and reliable asset performance. Utilize the APM application to monitor long-term health trends of these assets. **Environmental Respect:** - Proactively lead data analysis related to the health and alarm monitoring of PSO/SWEPCO substation transformers and reactors to help prevent catastrophic failures. Contribute to the ongoing daily support of the Monitoring Analysis Response Center to ensure effective operations. *** This position will be onsite and a part of a rotating 12-hour shift 24/7. *** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Technical Expertise: Possesses entry-level knowledge and experience in the application of theory to solve well-defined problems or provide analysis, with guidance from higher-level engineers. Assists higher-level engineers in handling well-defined portions of more complex problems and analyses. Exhibits fundamental understanding of standards, codes and regulations relevant to the area of assignment. Gains familiarity with standards, codes and regulations relevant to the area of assignment. Gains familiarity with pertinent equipment, materials, systems and business processes. Leadership & Guidance: Coordinates work activities of others as required to resolve routine engineering tasks. Demonstrates working knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures; however, activities are generally monitored by higher-level employees to ensure work is performed in accordance with established guidelines. Performs work activities as assigned and coached by higher-level employees. Demonstrates ability to work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary. Demonstrates willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles. Planning & Organization Ability: Provides input to routine project planning documents related to scheduling and understands the use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Monitors project status and recommends action accordingly. Prepares cost estimates using established standards. Develops understanding of the workflow for routine engineering projects. Accomplishes work according to plans and schedules established by higher-level employees. Problem Solving & Initiative: Actively seeks out information and understanding of engineering problems and solution techniques applicable to area of responsibility. Applies basic techniques to perform analysis associated with the resolution of routine technical problems. Uses initiative in looking for opportunities and presenting new ideas and new approaches. Communication: Assists and participates in the preparation of reports and technical papers. Assimilates information and instructions readily. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing and presents ideas clearly. Listens to and understands instructions, and requests clarification as required. Interpersonal Skills: Begins networking with peers to share information and encourage cooperation. Understands the agendas and perspectives of others. Develops effective give-and-take relationship. Demonstrates the ability to be a team player. Relates to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner. Decision Making: Knows which decisions they are authorized to make. Develops decision-making skills under guidance of higher-level employees and makes routine decisions subject to review and contributes to team decision-making. Business Awareness & Characteristics: Demonstrates an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon their organizational unit's work. Applies economic analysis techniques in problem solving. Pursues effective ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost. Active participation in professional and business organizations is encouraged. Develops an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the department. **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR** Based on education, experience and interview, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade. **Engineer (mid-level) (grade 6)** = bachelor's degree in engineering + two (2) years of experience; OR, may be considered entry-level with a master's degree in engineering. **Engineer Associate (entry-level) (grade 5)** = entry-level with a bachelor's degree in engineering This is an entry-/mid-level position for new graduates with a 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. *VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non-ABET accredited program. **WHAT YOU'LL GET** **INITIAL POSITION / BASE SALARY FUNDING: approximately ($62,000 - $90,000/year) spanning both salary grades/titles. In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.** \#AEPCareers #LI-ONSITE **Compensation Data** **Compensation Grade:** SP20-005 **Compensation Range:** $61,647.00-77,057.50 USD The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. **Hear about it first!** Get job alerts by email. 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