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American Electric Power

Engineer, System Performance Analysis

American Electric Power

. Conduct system performance analysis and provide solutions supporting planning, operations, engineering, regulatory, and financial needs .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $87,633 - $109,543 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power system stability, reliability, and compliance, with a strong ability to conduct complex engineering studies and develop technical reports. Proven leadership in coordinating engineering activities and managing project budgets while ensuring adherence to electrical engineering codes and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Power System StabilityTransient And Voltage Stability StudiesPower-Flow AnalysesElectrical Engineering Codes And RegulationsProject Budget Management

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringPower System ModelingInsulation Coordination StudiesElectromagnetic Field StudiesGeomagnetic Disturbance StudiesCost Management TechniquesScheduling TechniquesTechnical Report PreparationSystem Performance AnalysisDynamic Stability Analysis
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationDecision-MakingTraining CoordinationProblem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringMaster's Degree In Engineering
Industry Keywords
Regulatory ComplianceElectrical Engineering StandardsGeomagnetically Induced CurrentsComplex Technical ReportsEngineering Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conduct system performance analysis and provide solutions supporting planning, operations, engineering, regulatory, and financial needs
  • Perform electrical engineering studies related to power system stability, reliability, and compliance
  • Perform transient and voltage stability, insulation coordination, electromagnetic field, geomagnetically induced current, and geomagnetic disturbance studies
  • Perform power-flow analyses supporting dynamic stability, system restoration, and geomagnetic disturbance analyses
  • Develop and maintain power system models
  • Calculate electromagnetic interference for overhead and underground transmission lines
  • Keep abreast of new products, technologies, procedures, and equipment
  • Interpret codes and regulations and develop relevant standards
  • Provide guidance and direction to other engineers
  • Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities within and outside the company
  • Coordinate and conduct training sessions
  • Participate in planning, goal-setting, requirements definition, cost projections, budgeting, and scheduling
  • Identify corrective actions when objectives are not met
  • Develop, review, and prepare complex technical reports for management, professional societies, and regulatory bodies
  • Lead and facilitate meetings
  • Coordinate engineering work and collaborate across disciplines
  • Make decisions affecting department plans, goals, operations, and project outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering in an ABET-accredited program and two or more years of related engineering experience
  • Master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program may qualify for entry at this level
  • Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in non-ABET engineering plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited Bachelor's program
  • Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Knowledge of power system stability, reliability, and compliance
  • Experience or knowledge of transient and voltage stability studies, insulation coordination studies, electromagnetic field studies, geomagnetically induced currents, and geomagnetic disturbance
  • Experience or knowledge of power-flow analyses and power system modeling
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering codes, regulations, standards, and procedures
  • Ability to develop, review, and prepare complex technical reports
  • Proficiency with scheduling techniques such as CPM, PERT, and flow charts
  • Ability to manage project budgets using cost management techniques
  • Ability to work collaboratively and lead or coordinate engineers
  • Ability to interpret uncertain or conflicting data and make risk-based decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being
  • Competitive compensation
  • Equal employment opportunity
  • Company-sponsored training programs
  • Educational assistance
  • Social and recreational programs