Regional Transmission Planner - Entry Level Engineer

AEP Service Corporation; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Regional Transmission Planner to perform complex planning studies and lead analyses for reliability and expansion. You’ll use tools like PSS/E, PROMOD, TARA, and Aspen, participating in competitive transmission windows and area-wide studies in a Corpus Christi-based role.

The position offers multiple grade levels with progression to Engineer Assc through Engineer Staff, with responsibilities expanding as experience grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; passing Fe exam encouraged.
• Registration as a PE is preferred; ABET accreditation required for higher levels.
• Experience with transmission planning studies and utility regulatory concepts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform load flow, congestion, and short circuit analyses and related planning studies.
• Utilize or become proficient in tools such as PSS/E, PROMOD, TARA, and Aspen.
• Contribute to area-wide studies and address reliability deficiencies in planning.
• Present findings to teams and leadership; support policy and financial decisions.

Skills

Load flow analysis

Congestion analysis

Short circuit analysis

Regional planning

Data presentation

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PSS/E

PROMOD

TARA

Aspen

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Regional Transmission Planner to perform complex planning studies and lead analyses for reliability and expansion. You’ll use tools like PSS/E, PROMOD, TARA, and Aspen, participating in competitive transmission windows and area-wide studies in a Corpus Christi-based role.

The position offers multiple grade levels with progression to Engineer Assc through Engineer Staff, with responsibilities expanding as experience grows.