Senior Transmission Modeling Engineer

American Electric Power; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Engineer to support the Transmission Planning Modeling organization for the SPP region. The role focuses on development and maintenance of transmission system models and associated data used in planning studies.

Responsibilities include building, validating, and updating models in tools such as PSS/E, ASPEN, and other industry software, coordinating data with operations and neighboring TOs, and ensuring data accuracy for planning analyses and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electric transmission planning and bulk power system operations.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and validate transmission models for planning studies.
• Update as-built and future models as projects come online.
• Validate data and resolve discrepancies for planning studies.
• Coordinate as-built and future data with operations, RTOs, and neighboring TOs.
• Apply data checks and review modeling practices to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Transmission planning

Data validation

Cross-functional coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in engineering

ABET-accredited Master's/PhD (optional)

PE license encouraged

Tools

PSS/E

ASPEN

TARA

Job description

American Electric Power in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Engineer to support the Transmission Planning Modeling organization for the SPP region. The role focuses on development and maintenance of transmission system models and associated data used in planning studies.

Responsibilities include building, validating, and updating models in tools such as PSS/E, ASPEN, and other industry software, coordinating data with operations and neighboring TOs, and ensuring data accuracy for planning analyses and