Transmission Planning Modeling Engineer

American Electric Power; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-site in New Albany, OH

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a senior engineer to develop and maintain transmission planning models and data used for reliability and compliance in the PJM region. The role collaborates with PJM, neighboring owners, and operations to ensure accurate as-built representations and future network changes.

The position sits on site in New Albany, Ohio and offers a structured career path in the Engineer job family with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; ABET accreditation preferred.
• PE license encouraged and preferred.
• Experience with transmission planning models and data management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain transmission models for planning, reliability, and compliance studies.
• Model topology, impedance, ratings, and configurations for lines, transformers, and generators.
• Coordinate with PJM, RTOs, and neighboring owners to obtain and implement data.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) or ABET-equivalent

Professional Engineer (PE) license encouraged

Tools

PSS-ODMS

PSS®E

Siemens PSS®E

ASPEN OneLiner

TARA

Job description

This position is posted in a range. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, and relevant skills.

Job Posting End Date

09-29-2026

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

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

This position is within the East Transmission Planning Modeling organization supporting the PJM region. The role is responsible for the development, maintenance, validation, and quality assurance of transmission system models and associated data used in transmission planning, reliability assessments, operational studies, and NERC compliance activities. The position works closely with internal stakeholders, PJM, neighboring transmission owners, and operations personnel to ensure accurate representation of the transmission system and planned future network changes.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Based on education, experience, and interview results, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at an appropriate level within the Engineer job family. Minimum requirements are listed at the entry level.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop, maintain, and validate transmission system models used for planning, operational, reliability, and compliance studies utilizing industry modeling tools such as PSS-ODMS and PSS®E.
• Accurately model transmission system topology, impedance, ratings, and configurations for transmission lines, transformers, generators, breakers, and associated equipment across Medium, High, and Extra High Voltage facilities.
• Develop and maintain future network models that incorporate load growth, generation additions and retirements, transmission upgrades, system reconfigurations, and other planned projects while ensuring accurate representation of the as-built system.
• Coordinate with area planning, operations, engineering, project management, and external entities including RTO’s, neighboring transmission owners, and interconnecting entities to obtain, validate, and implement modeling and equipment data.
• Support PJM planning model development processes, including coordination of baseline, near-term, and long-term planning models, PJM submittals, model reviews, and responses to PJM data requests.
• Perform data validation, discrepancy resolution, and model quality reviews using both programmatic and manual techniques to identify errors, inconsistencies, and outdated modeling practices.
• Participate in the planning, organization, and execution of project work activities while managing multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Support compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards, including activities related to data quality, model accuracy, evidence retention, and compliance reporting.
• Apply engineering judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues, investigate data anomalies, and develop sustainable solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through process development, process documentation, implementation of best practices, training, and knowledge transfer activities.

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

• Experience developing, maintaining, validating, and analyzing transmission planning models using PSS-ODMS, Siemens PSS®E, ASPEN OneLiner, TARA, or similar power system analysis tools, including the implementation of equipment data, topology changes, generation interconnections, load modifications, facility ratings, and future transmission projects.
• Experience supporting power flow, short circuit, stability, or reliability assessments using transmission planning models
• Experience modeling transmission lines, transformers, generators, and other electric system equipment.
• Knowledge of inverter-based resources, including solar and wind generation technologies.
• Knowledge of synchronous generation modeling and power system behavior.
• Experience working with PJM planning processes, planning models, or regional transmission organization data exchanges.
• Experience supporting or working with NERC Reliability Standards and compliance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to compare data from multiple sources, evaluate data quality, and perform data correction and clean-up activities.
• Experience developing, improving, documenting, and implementing engineering or business processes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently, manage large volumes of technical data, and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For:

This position is posted in a range. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, and relevant skills.

Engineer/Engineering Technologist 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.

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/Engineering Technologist 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.
• A degree in engineering technology is the preferred degree: however, engineering degrees will also be considered.
• ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

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

Engineer Staff SG10

• Has typically acquired 10 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
• Or 8 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 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
• VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non ABET accredited program

Where you’ll work:

This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio

What you’ll get:

Engineer/Engineer Technologist Senior SG8($110,000-$129,000)

Engineer/Engineer Technologist Principal SG9(116,000-$151,000)

Engineer Staff SG10($136,000-$177,000)

In addition to 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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American Electric Power (On-Site)

$110K- $177K / Year

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-008

Compensation Range: $98,993.00 - $177,503.00

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.

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