Senior Engineer Associate

American Electric Power

. Provide engineering support for Reliability applications, processes, and associated data and solution integrity .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $84,000 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Reliability Engineering, focusing on data integrity, system reliability, and modeling within electric-grid operations. Proficient in technical report preparation, project cost forecasting, and utilizing scheduling techniques for effective planning.

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Reliability EngineeringEnergy Management SystemsTechnical Report PreparationProject Cost ForecastingScheduling Techniques

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Hard Skills

Data IntegritySystem ReliabilityModelingEngineering TheoryAnalytical TechniquesGrid OperationsTroubleshootingPowerflow Solution AnalysisBudgetingUtility Regulation

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionConsensus BuildingTraining and GuidanceDecision MakingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

State EstimatorEMS ToolsCPMPERTFlow Charts

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering (PE) LicenseFundamentals of Engineering Examination

Industry Keywords

Electric-Grid ReliabilityTransmission OperationsCapital WorkO&M Work Plan24x7 On-Call Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide engineering support for Reliability applications, processes, and associated data and solution integrity
Support State Estimator functionality in the SPP and ERCOT regions and other reliability tools used in Transmission Operations
Monitor and address data and model quality issues
Maintain acceptable solution quality for real-time system reliability
Model continuous capital and overhead work in the State Estimator
Troubleshoot and analyze EMS powerflow solution iteration results
Work with applications used in daily electric-grid reliability and operations
Assume modeling responsibilities for an assigned area according to AEP's capital and O&M work plan
Participate in a 24x7 on-call support rotation for the System Control Center
Coordinate work activities and provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
Develop input for routine project cost forecasts and use scheduling techniques for budget and planning activities
Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not met
Develop, review, and present technical reports, improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses
Network with peers, identify stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and build consensus
Make decisions within established policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program for Engineer Associate SG6
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program plus two or more years of related engineering experience for Engineer SG7
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program plus four or more years of related engineering experience for Engineer Senior SG8
Alternatively, a Master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may qualify for Engineer SG7
For Engineer Senior SG8, two years of related engineering experience plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Acceptable alternatives include a non-ABET engineering Bachelor's degree plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited Bachelor's program
Engineering Technology Bachelor's degree holders must obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license to satisfy the degree requirement
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is encouraged and preferred
PE registration is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Senior SG8
Electrical Engineering background strongly preferred
Experience in Energy Management Systems, system reliability, grid operations, planning, and modeling is a plus
Ability to participate in 24x7 on-call support and respond when on-call
Knowledge of engineering theory and analytical techniques
Ability to analyze system interrelationships, business processes, risks, budgets, utility regulation, and financing
Ability to prepare, review, and present technical reports
Ability to use scheduling techniques such as CPM, PERT, and flow charts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being
24x7 on-call support rotation participation