Tools & Analytics Engineer, TSOE

American Electric Power Co.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational opportunities

Generous time off

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking an entry- to associate-level Tools & Analytics Engineer within the Transmission System Operations Engineering (TSOE) team. You will support and enhance tools, data systems, and analytics for facility ratings, transmission modeling, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include creating SQL/Oracle queries, building Power BI dashboards, and partnering across engineering, operations, and IT to drive automation and improved data integrity.

Qualifications

• This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in an ABET-accredited program.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is encouraged and preferred.
• For SG7 level: Bachelor's with 2+ years' related experience; Master's may be considered; PE license can substitute.
• ABET accreditation note and alternative pathways for non-ABET with advanced degrees are described.
• Transmission modeling (TPS, ODMS, PSSE) and FAC-008 knowledge are expected.
• NERC compliance understanding is required.
• SQL and Oracle database experience is expected.
• Power BI development and data analytics are essential.
• Understanding of transmission assets, lines, and ratings methodology is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for applications, databases, reports, dashboards, and automation used across Transmission Engineering, Operations, Ratings & Configuration.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance software applications, scripts, APIs, reports, and integrations for transmission modeling and engineering workflows.
• Create and support SQL, Oracle, and other database queries to analyze engineering, operational, and compliance data.
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and metrics for transmission operations and FAC-008 compliance.
• Support TPS, ODMS, and facility ratings tools by validating data quality and coordinating corrective actions.
• Review outage requests and system data to identify impacts on models and ratings; perform root cause analysis of data quality issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, vendors, and stakeholders to implement enhancements and modernization efforts.
• Provide SME knowledge on transmission system modeling, facility ratings, and industry standards; identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

Skills

Transmission modeling

FAC-008 knowledge

NERC compliance

SQL

Oracle

Power BI development

Python

API integration

System integration

Data analytics

Asset data

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited)

Professional Engineer (PE) license (optional)

Engineering Technology degree + PE license equivalent

Tools

SQL

Oracle

Power BI

TPS/ODMS/PSSE

Python/.NET/PowerShell

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking an entry- to associate-level Tools & Analytics Engineer within the Transmission System Operations Engineering (TSOE) team. You will support and enhance tools, data systems, and analytics for facility ratings, transmission modeling, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include creating SQL/Oracle queries, building Power BI dashboards, and partnering across engineering, operations, and IT to drive automation and improved data integrity.