Distribution Design Engineer (Sr - Prin)

aep; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Distribution Network Engineer role at AEP focuses on delivering engineering and technical support for the 216V downtown network and associated 480V loads, including modeling, load evaluations, and system modifications.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and compliance with standards while collaborating with operations, planning and field teams to execute projects and support customer loads in the Corpus Christi area.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electric distribution network layouts and configurations.
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.
• Perform cable rating studies and cable pulling calculations.
• Conduct load flow analysis, voltage drop studies, and reliability assessments.
• Monitor system performance and recommend upgrades or corrective actions.
• Conduct field visits with customers and electrical contractors to determine required system additions needed to support new and additional customer loads.
• Coordinate work with customers to meet service requested delivery dates.
• Investigate customer service issues and lead the development of solutions.
• Collaborate with operations, planning, and field teams to ensure project execution.
• Form an effective team relationship with operating company management to communicate network issues and improvement needs.
• Maintain close contact with local network crews to provide technical support on projects and maintenance work.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes, industry standards, and company policies.

Job description

Job Summary

You will be responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of major underground engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

The Distribution Network Engineer provides engineering and technical support for the 216V downtown network and associated 480V spot loads, including network modeling, system analysis, customer load evaluations, and design of system modifications and expansions. The engineer identifies infrastructure improvements needed to maintain safe, reliable service and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Design and develop electric distribution network layouts and configurations.
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.
• Perform cable rating studies and cable pulling calculations.
• Conduct load flow analysis, voltage drop studies, and reliability assessments.
• Monitor system performance and recommend upgrades or corrective actions.
• Conduct field visits with customers and electrical contractors to determine required system additions needed to support new and additional customer loads.
• Coordinate work with customers to meet service requested delivery dates.
• Investigate customer service issues and lead the development of solutions.
• Collaborate with operations, planning, and field teams to ensure project execution.
• Form an effective team relationship with operating company management to communicate network issues and improvement needs.
• Maintain close contact with local network crews to provide technical support on projects and maintenance work.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes, industry standards, and company policies.

Technical Expertise

Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge that enables the engineer to serve as a leader within the assigned organization. Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment. Understands and analyzes interrelationships between systems and component equipment. Interprets codes and regulations and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment.

Leadership & Guidance

Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other Engineers. Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work. Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Promotes engineering professionalism and standards. Coordinates and conducts training sessions.

Planning & Organization Ability

Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility. Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects. Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities. Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met.

Problem Solving & Initiative

Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data. Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps. Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches.

Communication

Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner. Develops, reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc. Leads and facilitates meetings effectively. Interpersonal Skills: Possess collaborative and consensus building skills. Functions as a team leader and member. Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system. Leverages network to get things done.

Decision Making

Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes. Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist. Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies. Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly. Makes decisions that affect the operations or results of the department and may have some impact on a major project.

Business Awareness & Characteristics

Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and