Senior Power Quality Engineer - Lead Reliability & Analysis

American Electric Power; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an experienced Power Quality Engineer to investigate and resolve complex distribution system performance and customer reliability concerns. You will serve as a technical resource across Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, and external customers, applying advanced engineering judgment and industry standards to deliver safe, reliable electric service.

You will analyze power quality events using SCADA and AMI data, develop practical mitigation strategies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program with 2+ years related engineering experience.
• Master's degree or PE license may allow entry at higher levels.
• ABET and PE-license related qualification details as described by the posting.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve complex power quality concerns and system performance issues.
• Lead technical analyses using monitoring equipment, SCADA, AMI data and models.
• Provide guidance on IEEE/ANSI/NEC standards for power quality and reliability.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including customers.

Skills

Power quality

Engineering analysis

SCADA data

AMI data

Reliability performance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering

PE license (encouraged)

Tools

SCADA

AMI data

Engineering models

Relay data

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking an experienced Power Quality Engineer to investigate and resolve complex distribution system performance and customer reliability concerns. You will serve as a technical resource across Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, and external customers, applying advanced engineering judgment and industry standards to deliver safe, reliable electric service.

You will analyze power quality events using SCADA and AMI data, develop practical mitigation strategies,