Asset Data Analyst – Transmission & IPS Expert

American Electric Power; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an Asset Analyst SG5 to ensure real-time data accuracy for Transmission assets. You will coordinate with field teams, review prints and drawings, and manage asset data in IPS and Data Tracker. The role requires print-reading skills, strong electrical principles knowledge, and familiarity with IPS/DSTrack tools.

On-site work in New Albany, OH or Roanoke, VA is expected. The position emphasizes data quality, asset lifecycle management, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Print reading technical expertise and understanding of electrical principles.
• Database knowledge or ability to learn IPS and related systems.
• Preferred Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields and 2 years of utility experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform project print review at project start to identify asset data from prints and BOMs.
• Review drawings with field changes at project end to ensure changes are documented in IPS.
• Monitor the print platform (DSTrack) and follow up on overdue records.
• Create location hierarchy and populate asset attributes in IPS from technical drawings.
• Manage asset entry lifecycle in Data Tracker.
• Read and interpret Spider Diagrams and complete element Bus/Branch reviews.
• Review IPS Audit Trail for attribute accuracy and fix discrepancies.
• Provide process support including field questions, diagnosis, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate configuration and release of the substation Capital Commissioning Checklist.

Skills

Print reading

Electrical principles

Database knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or related field + 2 years utility experience

High school diploma + 4 years utility experience

Preferred Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

IPS

DSTrack

Spider Diagrams

PowerBI

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking an Asset Analyst SG5 to ensure real-time data accuracy for Transmission assets. You will coordinate with field teams, review prints and drawings, and manage asset data in IPS and Data Tracker. The role requires print-reading skills, strong electrical principles knowledge, and familiarity with IPS/DSTrack tools.

On-site work in New Albany, OH or Roanoke, VA is expected. The position emphasizes data quality, asset lifecycle management, and collaboration with