Engineer Associate – Engineer Staff, Transmission Planning

American Electric Power

. Perform complex engineering work activities and projects .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $84,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting transmission planning studies, including load flow and congestion analysis, while effectively communicating findings and recommendations to multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in economic analysis techniques and familiar with utility regulation and financing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Load Flow StudiesCongestion AnalysisPSS/EFundamentals Of Engineering ExaminationUtility Regulation

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Hard Skills

Transmission PlanningShort Circuit StudiesEconomic Analysis TechniquesInvestigative EffortsDetail-Oriented Note-Taking

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingConsensus BuildingTraining And Guidance

Tools & Technologies

PROMODTARAAspen

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringProfessional Engineer Registration

Industry Keywords

Utility FinancingBudgetingApproval ProcessesRTOs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform complex engineering work activities and projects
Conduct load flow, congestion, short circuit, and other transmission planning studies
Participate in competitive transmission windows and congestion analysis for generation acquisition
Conduct area-wide studies to identify system improvements addressing reliability deficiencies
Investigate problem areas and communicate findings to teams and management
Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees as needed
Document projects and studies with detailed notes
Develop presentations for projects, studies, reports, teams, and stakeholders
Communicate scenarios, study results, and recommendations to management
Resolve problems, identify opportunities, and implement new ideas and approaches
Network with peers, identify stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and build consensus
Apply economic analysis techniques and develop understanding of utility regulation and financing
Learn about additional disciplines and the four RTOs in which AEP operates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
Entry-level position for new graduates
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is encouraged and preferred
For higher-level grades: related engineering experience and increased educational, skill, experience, and certification requirements
Familiarity with PSS/E, PROMOD, TARA, and Aspen is a plus
Ability to perform load flow, congestion, short circuit, and other planning studies
Ability to conduct investigative efforts and communicate findings to teams and management
Detail-oriented with strong note-taking ability
Ability to communicate with multidisciplinary teams and develop presentations
Understanding of economic analysis techniques, utility regulation, financing, budgeting, and approval processes
On-site availability in Corpus Christi or Tulsa
Professional Engineer registration is preferred or encouraged for applicable higher-level positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being
Competitive compensation
Equal employment opportunity benefits and privileges