Station Engineer Senior-Principal

American Electric Power Co.; New Albany (OH); Sur place; USD 99 000 - 151 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

American Electric Power is seeking engineers for substation projects in Ohio. Roles span Senior to Principal levels, with ABET accreditation and PE licensure guiding qualification; expect cross-functional collaboration and engagement with project planners, designers, and field teams on on-site substations in a safety-focused environment.

Positions offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with responsibilities including grounding studies, configurations, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related engineering experience with ABET-accredited bachelor's degree.
• 2 years with a master's or PhD in ABET-accredited program.
• PE license in US or Puerto Rico encouraged.
• Engineering Technology degree with PE license acceptable.
• Alternative: non-ABET bachelor + ABET master/PhD; verify PE alignment.

Responsabilités

• Provide engineering for substation capital projects.
• Complete grounding, lightning shielding, and lighting studies.
• Prepare station configuration and layouts.
• Develop substation solutions with project planners.
• Create station project scoping documents with stakeholders.
• Assist PMs with Primavera P6 activities and schedules.
• Oversee work by designers or consultant engineers.
• Support construction teams to resolve field issues.
• Collaborate with departments across projects.

Connaissances

PE license encouraged

ABET-accredited degree knowledge

Power systems experience

Formation

ABET-accredited engineering bachelor's

Master's or PhD in ABET engineering

PE license (US) preferred

Engineering Technology with PE license

Non-ABET bachelor + ABET master/PhD

Description du poste

Job Summary

Each of the positions in the Engineering job family is responsible for performing engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient manner for the accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

The following are activities that will be performed, but not limited to:

• Provide engineering for substation capital projects
• Complete grounding, lightning shielding, and lighting studies
• Prepare station configuration and layouts
• Work with project planners to develop substation solutions
• Develop station project functional and detail scoping documents working with all project stakeholders
• Assist project managers with the development and maintenance of station engineering activities and deliverables within Primavera P6 project schedules
• Oversee work performed by internal designers or consulting engineering firms on the design of select projects
• Provide support to construction and professional field service personnel to resolve issues and concerns during the construction phase of projects
• Collaborate with various departments during the course of the project

What we’re looking for:

Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Senior level, with increased educational, skill or experience requirements for higher level roles.

Engineer Senior SG8

• Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
• Or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred
• Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Acceptable Alternative:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Engineer Principal SG9

• Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
• Or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.*Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Acceptable alternative:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.** Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

*VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non-ABET accredited program

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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Compensation

$98,993.00 - $151,132.50

Physical Demands

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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