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

AEP; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in New Albany, OH is seeking a Senior-Principal Electrical Engineer in System Performance Analysis (SPA). The role leads advanced studies including transient stability, voltage stability, and electromagnetic field analyses using PSS/E, PSCAD, and related tools.

You will guide SPA team members, develop dynamic models for regulatory and planning needs, and present findings to stakeholders. On-site work with ABET-credentialed engineers is required.

Qualifications

• Typically 4+ years of related engineering experience with an ABET-accredited engineering degree.
• Or 2 years with a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the U.S. is encouraged and preferred.
• ABET denotes Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead system performance analysis and develop solutions for planning, operations, engineering, regulatory and financial needs.
• 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, insulation coordination, electromagnetic field, and geomagnetic disturbance studies.
• Represent AEP in RTO dynamic model-building processes; develop and maintain dynamic models for stability studies and regulatory compliance.
• Train and guide SPA team members; coordinate work within the group.

Skills

System Performance Analysis

Leadership

Project planning

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's or PhD in ABET-accredited program

Tools

PSS/E

ASPEN OneLiner

PSCAD

Alstom tools

Job description

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

Location: New Albany, OH

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: Works within the System Performance Analysis group (SPA). The System Performance Analysis group conducts advanced system studies to support capital projects, including but not limited to transient stability, voltage stability, electromagnetic coupling, insulation coordination, geomagnetically induced currents, electromagnetic field, and Power Quality using PSS/E, ASPEN OneLiner, PSCAD, and Alstom electrical engineering technologies. More specifically, responsibilities include the following duties:

• 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 organizational unit. Understands the specific goals and objectives of their individual organizational unit and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives. Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues. Demonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business.

What we’re looking for:

Engineer Senior – (SG8)

• 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.
• *ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative:

• 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.

Engineer Principal – (SG9)

• 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.
• *ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative:

• 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

In addition:

• Candidates with an electrical engineering degree are preferred.

Where you’ll work:

• This role sits on site in New Albany, OH

What you’ll get: Engineer Senior SG8 ($99,000-$129,000) Engineer Principal SG9 ($116,000-$151,000) In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well‑being of our employees.

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Compensation

$98,993.00 - $151,132.50

Physical Demands

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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