Engineer (Associate – Mid) – TRANSMISSION Systems, Real-Time Response & Asset Health Monitoring/Phasor Management Unit (PMU) Data

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. Mon