Distribution DER Program Engineer-Principal
American Electric Power
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Job summary
American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking an Engineer to support the Distribution Modeling and Analysis Department in New Albany, Ohio. You will work on DER interconnections, TIIR policies, and regulatory requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and automation.
Ideal candidates possess ABET-accredited engineering degrees with relevant experience, and a PE license is encouraged. This on-site role offers competitive compensation and benefits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in ABET-accredited engineering with 2+ years of related experience.
- Master's degree may qualify for entry at a higher level.
- PE license encouraged and preferred.
- Alternative: non-ABET degree plus Master’s/PhD from ABET program.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate new technologies and participate in industry forums related to DER for the Distribution Planning and Analysis function.
- Develop and maintain DER interconnection policies and TIIR.
- Lead efforts to enhance and automate DER interconnection capabilities.
- Support federal, state, and RTO interconnection requirements.
- Document process and software changes for evolving technical and regulatory needs.
- Provide regulatory and policy support regarding DER interconnections and operations.
- Serve as technical lead for PowerClerk enhancements.
- Collaborate with planning and engineering teams.
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Job description
Job Posting End Date:
08-14-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing intermediate level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
The Distribution Modeling and Analysis Department is seeking a motivated team member to perform the engineering functions of the Distribution Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Program group. The team is looking to expand as the complexity of the interconnection process grows with the increasing integration of DERs, the adoption of DER aggregation, and evolving regulatory requirements. Candidates with experience in DER Interconnections, Distribution Planning, Distribution Engineering, Transmission functions, or Regulatory support are encouraged to apply. Ability to read and interpret both regulatory interconnection requirements and technical documentation (electrical one-lines, equipment specification sheets, etc.) are key functions of this role. Familiarity with PowerClerk is desired, though candidates without these skills are still encouraged to apply.
- Evaluating new technologies and participating in industry forums related to DER for the Distribution Planning and Analysis function.
- Developing and maintaining AEP Distribution’s DER interconnection policies, standards and requirements; including AEP Distribuition’s DER Technical Interconnection and Interoperability Requirements (TIIR).
- Leading efforts to enhance and automate DER interconnection capabilities.
- Supporting the development and implementation of federal, state, and RTO level interconnection requirements.
- Identifying and clearly documenting process and software changes needed to support evolving technical and regulatory requirements.
- Providing regulatory and policy support regarding issues related to DER interconnections and operations.
- Functioning as the technical lead for enhancements to key internal software tools including PowerClerk.
- Collaborating with Distribution/Transmission Planning, DER interconnection, Operating Company, and Operations Engineering, IRP, and Economic Forecasting teams.
- Technical Expertise: Possesses intermediate level knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete extensive analysis. Demonstrates competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of moderate complexity. (e.g., by dividing the problem into component steps, and performing the analysis necessary to complete each step). Exhibits ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment. Demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.
- Leadership & Guidance: Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to complete routine activities. Performs routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher-level employees. Follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees.
- Planning & Organization Ability: Coordinates the development of input necessary to forecast costs for the routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc. Uses scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Initiates corrective action when project objectives are not being met. Problem Solving & Initiative: Resolves and initiates solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin. Demonstrates ability to identify problems that are beyond the normal routine. Demonstrates ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.
- Communication: Develops, reviews, or presents technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses in as clear, concise and effective fashion.
- Interpersonal Skills: Is an active team member. Networks with peers inside and outside the AEP system. Identifies key stakeholders. Uses informal network to get things done. Resolves conflict, builds consensus.
- Decision Making: Makes decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures. Makes decisions that affect the work of the team. Aware of risks. Demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.
- Business Awareness & Characteristics: Understands AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of their individual organizational unit. Demonstrates an understanding of the budgeting and approval process. Is proficient in the application and use of economic analysis techniques in problem solving. Develops an understanding of utility regulation and financing.
- Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* along with 2/two or more years of related engineering experience.
- Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
- Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
- Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
- Or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred
- Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
- Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
- Or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP
- Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.** Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
- VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non ABET accredited program
- ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
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The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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