Advanced Transmission Planning Modeler

AEP Service Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in New Albany, Ohio, seeks an experienced engineer to develop, maintain, and validate transmission models for planning, reliability, and NERC compliance. You will collaborate with PJM, neighboring owners, and internal teams to ensure accurate representation of the network and future changes.

The role emphasizes data validation, model quality assurance, and adherence to planning processes while offering opportunities to advance through different engineering levels within

Qualifications

• Experience with transmission planning models using PSS-ODMS/PSSE and related tools.
• Ability to validate data, model accuracy, and compliance with NERC standards.
• Strong communication and coordination with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and validate transmission system models for planning, reliability, and compliance.
• Coordinate with PJM, RTOs, and neighboring owners for data validation and model updates.
• Support PJM planning model development, baselines, and responses to data requests.
• Apply engineering judgment to resolve data anomalies and improve processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license encouraged

Tools

PSS-ODMS

PSSE

ASPEN OneLiner

TARA

Job description

AEP Service Corporation in New Albany, Ohio, seeks an experienced engineer to develop, maintain, and validate transmission models for planning, reliability, and NERC compliance. You will collaborate with PJM, neighboring owners, and internal teams to ensure accurate representation of the network and future changes.

The role emphasizes data validation, model quality assurance, and adherence to planning processes while offering opportunities to advance through different engineering levels within