Transmission Planning Electrical Engineer

AEP; Idaho; On-site; USD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a Transmission Planning Electrical Engineer to join our onsite team in Idaho. This role involves routine and complex transmission system planning, analysis of customer impacts, and project sponsorship. The successful candidate will contribute to developing capital project portfolios while ensuring adherence to engineering regulations and guidelines. AEP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and offers a welcoming community that supports career advancement.

Benefits

Generous time off

Competitive pay

Educational opportunities

Qualifications

• Entry-level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience preferred but not required.
• Potential for a PE license is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex transmission system planning and analysis.
• Develop solutions for customer interconnections and criteria violations.
• Mentor junior team members in engineering standards.

Skills

Power flow analysis

Short circuit analysis

Facility studies

Project management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET accredited)

Master's degree or PhD in engineering

Job description

Transmission Planning Electrical Engineer

Job Posting End Date

06-11-2025

Job Posting End Date

06-11-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Please note: This opening will be ONSITE - 5 days in office.

Responsible to the Transmission Planning Manager for performing a mix of routine and complex transmission system planning and analysis, evaluation of prospective load and generation customer impact, and project sponsorship functions requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, efficient, and economic manner to accomplish assigned objectives.

American Electric Power is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering safe, reliable power to nearly 5.6 million regulated customers in 11 states.

Job Description

Our Vision:

• Improving customer's lives with reliable, affordable power

Our Mission:

• Put the customer first

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform power flow, short circuit, and facility studies AEP-Texas facilities in the ERCOT footprint. Write reports to explain study results. Develop holistic solutions to interconnect customers, correct criteria violations, and address rehab needs. Present projects to management and cross-departmental teams and support sponsored projects throughout development of scope, design, and estimates.

• Contribute to ongoing development of the portfolio of capital projects in support of corporate and business unit strategy, in a manner which effectively organizes and prioritizes customer interconnect projects, planned system improvement projects, mandated system reliability upgrades, chronic equipment failures, asset renewal, and other capital work. Effectively coordinate needs, requests, and priorities of other engineering, operations, construction, and maintenance groups engaged in or affected by capital improvements. In addition, assist in development of project estimates and internal budgets for assigned activities.

• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules established by NERC, SPP, and AEP while following regulations and supporting periodic filings as required by federal, state, or local regulating agencies.

• Coach and mentor less experienced team members and contractors with planning, project design, and capital planning activities, consistent with established NERC standards, planning criteria, internal processes, and authorized budgets.

• Represent, coordinate, and advocate positions on behalf of AEP in the ERCOT RTO member working groups, task forces, and user forums as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (by grade):

Note:This vacancy is posted in a grade range. Education and/or experience will be used to determine appropriate grade and compensation. See “What We’re Looking For” for the basic qualifications for each grade.

Engineer Associate (GRADE 5)

Salary Range: $61,647 - $77,057

• This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET

• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.

Acceptable alternative is:

*A 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.

Engineer (Grade 06)

Salary Range:$72,380- $90,474.

• Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*

• License:Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.

• * Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Engineer (Grade 07)

Salary Range-$85,081- $106,353.

• 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 in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*

• Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is preferred.

• License:Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.

• * Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Acceptable alternatives are:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or

• 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.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$61,647.00-77,057.50 USD

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.

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.

AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.

At AEP, we actively strive to create a welcoming community where our employees truly feel involved and supported.