Senior Engineer – Engineer Associate, TFS Station

American Electric Power

. Provide technical support for transmission substation equipment and systems .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeLawton • Oklahoma • United StatesSenior💰 $74,551 - $128,688 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates engineering support capabilities in transmission substation equipment and systems, with a focus on troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, and effective communication. Proficient in project planning, technical documentation, and applying engineering theory to practical solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringFundamentals Of Engineering ExaminationTechnical Support For Substation EquipmentRoot-Cause AnalysisProject Planning And Monitoring

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Hard Skills

TroubleshootingTechnical AnalysisCondition AssessmentPreventive MaintenanceCorrective MaintenanceCost EstimationEngineering Theory ApplicationCommissioning Test ReviewEquipment ConfigurationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam Decision-MakingLeadership Willingness

Tools & Technologies

CPM SchedulingPERT SchedulingFlow Charts

Certifications & Qualifications

ABET-Accredited Engineering DegreeFundamentals Of Engineering Examination (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Transmission SubstationEquipment ReliabilitySafety StandardsConstruction PracticesTechnical Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support for transmission substation equipment and systems
Assist field personnel with troubleshooting, equipment failures, abnormal conditions, and condition assessments
Develop practical solutions considering safety, reliability, constructability, and maintainability
Support station documentation, equipment configuration, and regulatory compliance
Participate in project scoping, design reviews, walkdowns, commissioning, and closeout
Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, P&C, Operations, contractors, and field personnel
Provide technical oversight and review commissioning test results
Support preventive and corrective maintenance programs
Evaluate equipment deficiencies and recurring reliability concerns
Support failure investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
Assist with maintenance and equipment replacement planning
Support outage and emergency restoration activities
Provide engineering support for mobile transformer and skid installations
Prepare routine project planning documents, monitor project status, and recommend actions
Assist with reports, technical papers, and routine engineering analyses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entry-level position for new graduates
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is encouraged and preferred
Familiarity with standards, codes, regulations, equipment, materials, systems, and business processes
Ability to apply engineering theory to solve well-defined problems and perform basic technical analysis
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to prepare reports and technical papers
Ability to work with others and participate in team decision-making
Understanding of scheduling techniques such as CPM, PERT, and flow charts
Ability to prepare cost estimates using established standards
Willingness and capability to assume leadership roles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package supporting employees' overall well-being
Competitive compensation
Educational assistance
Company-sponsored training programs
Social and recreational programs
Equal employment opportunity in compensation, benefits, transfers, and promotions