Engineer - Engineer Prin (TFS T-Line Asset Engineer)

AEP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking engineers across multiple grades for onsite roles in APCO/KYPCO areas. Responsibilities include leading technical activities, coordinating engineers, and driving cost-effective projects in a compliant, safe manner.

Requires ABET-accredited engineering degrees and relevant experience; PE license encouraged and will be considered for senior roles. Salary bands reflect Grade 7–9 levels with substantial growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program with typically 4+ years of related engineering experience for Grade 7; Master’s or PhD allows entry at Grade 6.
• PE license encouraged and preferred; confirmation required to align with NCEES standards for Puerto Rico.
• Ability to lead, coordinate, and guide other engineers; strong planning, budgeting, and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and stay current with new products, technologies, and procedures.
• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of other engineers and teams; ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Develop plans with measurable goals; manage project budgets and use CPM/PERT scheduling techniques.

Skills

Adaptability

Work Standards

Execution

Technical and Professional Knowledge

Lives the AEP Values

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Engineering

ABET-accredited Master’s or PhD in Engineering

Job description

Location: 6 Locations

Job Summary

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

Note:This is an onsite position and can be filled anywhere in APCO/KYPCO Based on education, experience and interview, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at any title in the Engineer job family. Minimum requirements are written at the lowest grade. Increased expectations are at higher grades

What You'll Do

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 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

Basic Qualifications: Engineer (Grade 07)

Salary Range-$87,633-- $106,353.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* with typically Four(4)or more years of related engineering experience. *Engineers with a Master's Degree in Engineering from a program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at Grade 06 level.

• Capabilities: Adaptability, Work Standards, Execution, Technical and Professional Knowledge, Lives the AEP Values
• License: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.
• ** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Basic Qualifications Engineer Sr. (Grade 08)

Salary Range- $98,993- $124,940

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* with typically six (6) or more years related engineering experience OR four (4) years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*.
• Capabilities: Adaptability, Work Standards, Execution, Technical and Professional Knowledge, Lives the AEP Values
• License: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.
• ** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Acceptable alternatives are:

(1) a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or

(2) a 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 Prin(Grade 9)

$Salary Range-116,255- $151,132

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 is:

(1) a 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 to a 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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