Work onsite in New Albany, OH (or other listed location), supporting Transmission System Operations Engineering by building and improving the tools and data systems used for transmission facility ratings, configuration management, transmission modeling, and regulatory compliance.
AEP Service Corporation is hiring an entry level Tools & Analytics Engineer role focused on technical support and software/data development. You will help engineering and operations teams turn complex transmission data into reliable reports, dashboards, and automation that improve visibility and data integrity across TSOE-owned applications and datasets.
What you’ll do
- Provide technical support for TSOE-owned applications, databases, reports, dashboards, and automation used by Transmission Engineering, Operations, Ratings & Configuration, and Configuration Management.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance software applications, scripts, APIs, reports, and integrations supporting transmission modeling, facility ratings, engineering workflows, and business processes.
- Create and support SQL, Oracle, and other database queries to analyze engineering, operational, and compliance-related data and deliver actionable insights.
- Design and maintain Power BI dashboards, performance metrics, and reporting solutions to improve visibility into Transmission operations, Configuration Management activities, FAC-008 compliance, and engineering performance.
- Support TPS, ODMS, facility ratings processes, and related transmission modeling tools by validating data quality, identifying discrepancies, and coordinating corrective actions.
- Review outage requests, asset changes, engineering records, and system data to identify potential impacts to transmission models, facility ratings, and systems of record.
- Perform root cause analysis for data quality issues, model discrepancies, reporting inaccuracies, and process failures to improve data integrity.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, IT, vendors, and external stakeholders to define requirements, implement enhancements, and support modernization of TSOE applications and data systems.
- Apply subject matter expertise related to transmission system modeling, facility ratings, MLSEs, electrical asset data, Configuration Management, and applicable NERC and industry standards.
- Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual processes, improve engineering efficiency, reduce compliance risk, and increase the accuracy and accessibility of transmission system data.
What you bring
- Entry level position requiring a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Fundamentals of Engineering exam: encouraged and preferred in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE).
- Typically, Engineer Associate SG6 aligns with entry level for new graduates; Engineer SG7 typically includes two or more years of related engineering experience. Master’s degree from an ABET-accredited program may be considered for entry at this level.
- Individuals with a Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology can satisfy the degree requirement if they obtain a certified PE license.
- Transmission system modeling knowledge: TPS, ODMS, PSSE, and bus/branch concepts.
- Facility Ratings and FAC-008 knowledge and understanding of NERC compliance.
- SQL and Oracle database experience.
- Power BI development experience.
- Programming experience with Python, .NET, PowerShell, or other languages.
- API and system integration experience; data analytics and business intelligence.
- Understanding of transmission assets: stations, transmission lines, relays, and ratings methodology.
- Schedule flexibility is required, including work outside standard business hours (nights, weekends, and holidays).
- Onsite role reporting to New Albany, OH, or Corpus Christi, TX.
- Education alternate: 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. VP or above may waive the requirement for a non-ABET program.
Tools you’ll use
- SQL, Oracle, Power BI, Python, .NET, PowerShell, API, TPS, ODMS, PSSE, MLSEs, FAC-008
Compensation & work location
- Location: Onsite in New Albany, OH 43054 (also reporting to a listed site location in Corpus Christi, TX)
- Salary: $84,000 - $110,000 per year
- Compensation grade: SP20-006
- Compensation range provided: $74,551.00 - $109,543.00
Posting end date: 10-23-2026