Electrical Engineer — Power Systems & Stability Lead

aep; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking an experienced engineer to lead advanced power system analyses, working under the supervisor to deliver safe, effective, and economical results on assigned projects. This role requires strong leadership, critical thinking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will perform stability and transient studies, coordinate with planning, operations, and regulatory teams, train SPA colleagues, and develop dynamic models for regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge enabling leadership within the organization.
• Guidance and direction to other engineers, coordinating work within teams.
• Proficiency with planning tools and budgeting for projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead system performance analysis to support planning, operations, engineering, regulatory, and financial needs.
• Lead electrical engineering studies on power system stability, reliability, and compliance; present findings to stakeholders.
• Perform transient and voltage stability studies, insulation coordination studies, electromagnetic field studies, and geomagnetic disturbance analyses.
• Conduct power-flow analyses to support system dynamic stability, restoration, and geomagnetic disturbance analyses.
• Represent AEP in RTO dynamic model-building; develop and maintain dynamic models for stability studies and compliance.
• Compute electromagnetic interference for transmission lines (overhead and underground).
• Train and guide SPA team members.

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking an experienced engineer to lead advanced power system analyses, working under the supervisor to deliver safe, effective, and economical results on assigned projects. This role requires strong leadership, critical thinking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will perform stability and transient studies, coordinate with planning, operations, and regulatory teams, train SPA colleagues, and develop dynamic models for regulatory compliance and