Engineer Senior/Principal-Real Time Reliability Engineer.

Job Posting End Date

07-18-2025

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

Job Summary

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.

Job Description

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today! Join our team where you’ll make an impact while contributing to the development and implementation of the systems and infrastructure needed to efficiently deliver energy services to our valued customers.

What You’ll Do:
The Power System Analyst will be responsible for supporting system event analysis using both steady state and dynamic power system tools. This role requires advanced analytical skills to address system-wide concerns, including the ability to solve non-linear equations. The analyst will utilize programming languages such as Python, SQL, and C++ to enhance analysis and modeling capabilities. Experience with power flow tools like PSSE, EMS, and Linear State Estimator is essential for producing compliant model solutions for NERC deliverables. Additionally, the analyst will work with phasor measurement units (PMUs) to analyze oscillations, kernel-based density plots, and oscillography related to system events, ensuring accurate and reliable assessments in a collaborative team environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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 g