Engineer Associate to Engineer Senior
American Electric PowerAbout the role
Job Posting End Date
11-18-2025Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing intermediate level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.**This position will be in the office 5 days a week (at one of the listed lcoations)
Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Form an effective team relationship with operating company management to communicate network issues and improvement needs.
- Maintain close contact with local network crews to provide technical support on projects and maintenance work.
- Prepare documentation necessary for obtaining approval for projects far enough in advance that proper engineering and construction scheduling can be completed.
- Complete detailed short-term and long-term planning and engineering, material acquisition, project management, and project close out for projects on assigned networks.
- Provide ongoing support of sponsored improvement projects, beyond initiation and approval, to ensure successful completion. Monitor costs and prepare any needed project approval revisions.
- Conduct field visits with customers and electrical contractors to determine required system additions needed to support new and additional customer loads. Coordinate work with customers to meet service requested delivery dates.
- Investigate customer service issues and lead the development of solutions.
- Perform studies and analysis including use of network load flow programs, inspection program reports, and data from network monitoring equipment.
- Support and develop multi-year system improvement plans to assure the electrical and physical integrity of assigned networks.
- Perform overcurrent coordination studies and program relays.
- Perform planning and analysis with Distributed Energy Resources (DER).
- Perform arc flash exposure calculations.
- Perform short circuit analysis.
- Perform cable ratings studies and cable pulling calculations.
- Perform equipment failure analysis and material lab testing.
- Prepare documentation necessary for equipment failures, lab testing, and troubleshooting on assigned networks.
- Prepare necessary network policies, procedures, documents, and best practice guides.
- Provide engineering and technical support for the installation and use of new technology on assigned networks.
- Lead, develop, and support network standards development process by serving on the network standards committee for assigned work.
- Be able to work in below grade vaults and manholes near energized electrical equipment while utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Commonly-Used Software Tools:
CYMDIST, CYMCAP, CYMTCC, SEL AcSELerator Quickset, SmartSheet, PI Vision, PI Asset Framework, Vaultgard, AutoDesk Suite – Map3D, Vault, AUD, GE Electric Office, Smallworld, STORMS, Office 365 – SharePoint, Power Automate, Power BI, Visio, etc.
What We're Looking For:
Please 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
- Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*.
- 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.
Engineer SG7
- Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master’s degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET* .
- Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.
Engineer Senior SG8
- Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 4 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 encouraged and preferred.
**VP or above may waive the
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