Entry-Level Transmission Planning Engineer

American Electric Power (AEP); Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-site work

Job summary

American Electric Power in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Regional Transmission Planner to perform complex engineering work including load flow and congestion studies. You will work with tools such as PSS/E, PROMOD, TARA and Aspen, and participate in planning across the 4 RTOs.

The role involves guiding teams, preparing presentations for stakeholders, and on-site collaboration in a dynamic environment. The position offers a clear path through ABET-accredited education standards, with PE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program; FE exam encouraged.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a team.
• Knowledge of transmission planning processes and regulatory context.

Responsibilities

• Perform load flow, congestion, and planning studies for reliability and economics.
• Engage in area-wide studies and participate in competitive transmission windows.
• Develop presentations and communicate findings to multi-disciplinary teams and management.
• Support training and guidance to junior staff and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Load flow

Congestion analysis

Short circuit

Planning studies

PSS/E

PROMOD

TARA

Aspen

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license encouraged

Tools

PSS/E

PROMOD

TARA

Aspen

Job description

American Electric Power in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Regional Transmission Planner to perform complex engineering work including load flow and congestion studies. You will work with tools such as PSS/E, PROMOD, TARA and Aspen, and participate in planning across the 4 RTOs.

The role involves guiding teams, preparing presentations for stakeholders, and on-site collaboration in a dynamic environment. The position offers a clear path through ABET-accredited education standards, with PE