**Job Posting End Date** 02-28-2025 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date **Job Summary** Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing advance engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. **Job Description** Perform power systems analysis to support Transmission Operations EMS (Energy Management System) Advanced Applications group to support the development of EMS applications that include State Estimator, Power Flow Analysis, Contingency Analysis and Outage Scheduler. Analyze state estimation and power flow data and automate processes. Perform modeling of various power system devices, including transmission lines, power transformers and generators. Perform network model equivalency analysis of the electrical system using network application software, including Alstom, Siemens, and ABB. Apply numerical analysis techniques for solving large scale non-linear equations. Provide clear verbal and written explanations of studies and findings to other engineers, system operators, support staff, and various level of management. Participate in a 24 hour on call rotation to support TOPS Real Time Operations. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** **Technical Expertise:** Exhibits advanced level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as a resource for the company in an area such as system production, underground systems, extensive control systems, thermo-hydraulic control systems, distribution standards, fossil or nuclear plant operations,etc. **Leadership & Guidance:** Influences the direction of thinking throughout the organizational unit as a recognized authority in an area of expertise. Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company and assumes the role of project or function manager for assigned tasks. **Planning & Organization Ability** : Develops, recommends, and implements plans that include all scheduling, resource, and cost information and control required to address complex engineering problems that require the input and efforts of a wide array of entities both internal and external to the company. **Problem Solving & Initiative:** Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems that require multi-functional, or organizational, interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques. Develops opportunities and new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact. **Communication:** Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc. Projects credibility and competence on technical issues and has highly developed presentation skills. **Interpersonal Skills:** Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia. Networks throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies. **Decision Making** : Possesses the experience and knowledge to make some technical decisions based on calculated risks without management review. Makes decisions affecting long range plans and goals based on analysis of highly uncertain input and outcomes. Visualizes long-term results. Makes decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist. Makes decisions that have an impact across organizational boundaries. **Business Awareness & Characteristics:** Demonstrates vision in identifying business opportunities for the organizational unit. Understands how strategies and decisions impact the relationship with our customers and suppliers. **ENGINEER PRIN** (SG-9)-$112,869- $146,730 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*. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternatives are (1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or (2) 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.** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards. **ENGINEER STAFF** **(SG-10)- $132,562- $172,333** Has typically acquired 10 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 8 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 required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternative is: (1) 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.** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards **Compensation Data** **Compensation Grade:** SP20-009 **Compensation Range:** $112,869.00-146,730.50 USD **Hear about it first!** Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one. 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