Transmission Engineer - Station

American Municipal Power, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) seeks a Transmission Engineer-Station to join the AMPT team. This position reports to the Senior Director Transmission Engineering and can work from Columbus, OH (Hybrid) or remotely within AMP's membership footprint.

The role supports implementing AMPT engineering standards, provides technical direction on assets and projects, and develops scopes for construction RFPs. It also involves studies, design support, and coordinating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A four-year accredited engineering degree is required (civil or electrical preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in electric transmission or distribution engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Knowledge of transmission protection and control engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of FERC Part 35 accounts preferred.
• Knowledge of RTO transmission planning processes and system operations preferred.
• Knowledge of NERC processes and compliance preferred.
• Experience with transmission planning software preferred.
• Excellent Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Access skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain AMPT engineering standards.
• Provide technical direction on AMPT assets and projects.
• Develop scope and SOW for construction RFPs.
• Support design, calculations, studies for substations at distribution/transmission levels.
• Coordinate with operations, planning, and project management.

Skills

Transmission engineering

Project management

FERC standards knowledge

NERC compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

GIS software

Aspen

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position has the ability to report out of Columbus, OH (Hybrid) or remotely out of AMP's membership footprint.

Position Title: Transmission Engineer-Station

Reports To: Senior Director Transmission Engineering

Basic Functions:

• Assist with implementing and maintaining AMP Transmission (AMPT) engineering standards.
• To provide technical direction and guidance on AMPT-owned assets, and potential new projects in planning and construction projects.
• Develop the detailed project scope and statement of work for the AMPT construction RFP process.
• Support, assist, and/or develop the design, the calculations, studies and analysis necessary for the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of electric utility switching station and substation at both the Distribution and Transmission voltage levels.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in capital project engineering related activities including developing requests for proposals, as well as vetting, selecting, and managing third party engineering companies, vendors and contractors.
• Review and recommend for approval detailed engineering bid packages for release.
• In close collaboration with transmission operations, transmission planning and transmission project management, develop, maintain and manage AMPT engineering standards.
• Assist in developing ratings and guidelines for electric equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist in providing technical direction, support and guidance for ongong AMPT owned assets, potential new projects in planning and construction projects.
• Assist in development of annual budget and regular budget updates; maintain contract records.
• Develop and maintain drawing management file system and engineering databases.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other AMPT functions, Members and other stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications:

• A four-year accredited degree in engineering required, civil or electrical engineering preferred.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in electric transmission engineering or distribution engineering is preferred.
• A Professional Engineer's license is preferred.
• Preferred knowledge and experience in transmission protection and control engineering and/or transmission line engineering.
• Preferred knowledge of FERC Uniform System of Accounts (Part 35 of 18.1 CFR).
• Preferred knowledge of RTO transmission planning processes and system operations.
• Preferred knowledge of NERC processes and compliance obligations.
• Preferred knowledge of project management and transmission planning software.
• Must be deadline/critical path oriented and have a strong ability to prioritize.
• Experience with computer aided design software, graphical information system software and Aspen or similar software applications preferred.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of expertise in the use of software tools that produce items such as spreadsheets, written reports, database reports and graphical presentations (e.g., Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal, written, and computer skills are essential; must demonstrate previous success in building effective business relationships.
• Must successfully complete FERC Standards of Conduct compliance training within 30 days of employment.
• Must be willing to travel; travel to project work sites and/or Columbus headquarters.