Senior DER Program Engineer – Interconnection & Planning Lead

aep; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP's Distribution Modeling and Analysis Department is seeking a motivated engineer to work on DER interconnections and planning, applying engineering knowledge to deliver safe, effective, and economical outcomes.

You will read regulatory requirements and technical docs, contribute to DER policy development, automate interconnection capabilities, and collaborate with Planning, Operating Company, IRP, and forecasting teams to advance DER integration.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of applying theory and analytical techniques to solving problems.
• Ability to interpret regulatory interconnection requirements and technical documentation (one-lines, equipment specs).
• Experience with DER interconnections, distribution planning, or regulatory support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new technologies and participate in industry forums related to DER for Distribution Planning and Analysis.
• Develop and maintain DER interconnection policies and TIIR.
• Lead efforts to enhance and automate DER interconnection capabilities.
• Support development and implementation of federal, state, and RTO interconnection requirements.
• Document process and software changes to support evolving requirements.
• Provide regulatory and policy support for DER interconnections and operations.
• Serve as technical lead for enhancements to key internal tools including PowerClerk.
• Collaborate with Distribution/Transmission Planning, DER interconnection, Operating Company, and IRP teams.

Tools

PowerClerk

Job description

AEP's Distribution Modeling and Analysis Department is seeking a motivated engineer to work on DER interconnections and planning, applying engineering knowledge to deliver safe, effective, and economical outcomes.

You will read regulatory requirements and technical docs, contribute to DER policy development, automate interconnection capabilities, and collaborate with Planning, Operating Company, IRP, and forecasting teams to advance DER integration.