Transmission Planning Modeling Engineer/Technologist Associate to Senior

Job Posting End Date

12-30-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

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Please note: This opening will be full-time in office

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

What You'll Do:

Accurately model transmission system topology including impedance and facility ratings for lines, generators, and transformers for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages using AEP-internal modeling database and PSS-ODMS. Fulfill various system modeling related requests from Engineering and Operations personnel and submitted via ServiceNow ticketing system. Collaborate with others internal partners to establish ratings and configuration changes for  planned systems changes. Participating in the planning and organization of project work activities. Perform activities related to NERC Compliance standards. Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques.

• Demonstrated experience reading and understanding transmission and generation system topology using PSS-ODMS, ASPEN One-liner and/or Siemens PSSE for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages. Including:
  • Modeling transmission lines, transformers, and circuit breakers
  • Knowledge of inverter-based generation for both wind and Solar applications
  • synchronous based generation
• Demonstrated experience of working with NERC Compliance Standards
• Demonstrated experience with process improvement including process development, implementation, adherence, and training
• Demonstrated experience comparing data from various sources, evaluating validity of data, and performing clean-up activities, as necessary.

What We're Looking For:

Note: This position is posted in a range. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, and relevant skills.

Engineer Associate SG6 

• This is an entry 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.

Engineer Technologist Associate SG6 

• This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology* in a program accredited by ABET**.*
• A degree in engineering technology is the preferred degree: however, engineering degrees will also be considered.

** ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering technology from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.

Engineer SG7

• Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* along with two or more years of related engineering experience.
• Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative:

• 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.

Engineer Technologist SG7

• Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles;
• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology* in a program accredited by ABET**.

**A degree in engineering technology is the preferred degree: however, engineering degrees will also be considered.
**ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering technology from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.

Engineer Senior SG8

• Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program ac