Electrical Engineer (Senior - Principal) - System Performance Analysis (SPA)

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

Job Posting End Date

09-02-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing advance engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Job Description

What you'll do:

• Lead system performance analysis and develop solutions to support planning, operations, engineering, regulatory and financial needs of the company.
• Lead electrical engineering studies related to power system stability, reliability, and compliance, develop mitigation plans and present findings to stakeholders.
• Perform transient and voltage stability studies, insulation coordination studies, electromagnetic field studies, and studies of geomagnetically induced currents and geomagnetic disturbance.
• Perform power-flow analyses in support of system dynamic stability, system restoration, and geomagnetic disturbance analyses.
• Represent AEP in Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO) dynamic model-building process. Develop, validate and maintain dynamic models to support transient stability studies and regulatory compliance.
• Calculate electromagnetic interference for overhead and underground transmission lines.
• Train and provide guidance to SPA team members.

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 comply 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 set.

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. Use 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 how business decisions impact their o