Engineer Senior/Principal-Real Time Reliability Engineer.

Job Posting End Date

06-20-2025

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

Job Summary

Perform power systems analysis to support Transmission Operations EMS (Energy Management System) Advanced Applications group to support the development of EMS applications that include State Estimator, Power Flow Analysis, Contingency Analysis and Outage Scheduler. Analyze state estimation and power flow data and automate processes.

Perform modeling of various power system devices, including transmission lines, power transformers and generators. Perform network model equivalency analysis of the electrical system using network application software, including Alstom, Siemens, and ABB. Apply numerical analysis techniques for solving large scale non-linear equations.

Provide clear verbal and written explanations of studies and findings to other engineers, system operators, support staff, and various level of management.

Participate in a 24 hour on call rotation to support TOPS Real Time Operations.

Job Description

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today! Join our team where you’ll make an impact while contributing to the development and implementation of the systems and infrastructure needed to efficiently deliver energy services to our valued customers.

What You’ll Do: The Power System Analyst will be responsible for supporting system event analysis using both steady state and dynamic power system tools. This role requires advanced analytical skills to address system-wide concerns, including the ability to solve non-linear equations. The analyst will utilize programming languages such as Python, SQL, and C++ to enhance analysis and modeling capabilities. Experience with power flow tools like PSSE, EMS, and Linear State Estimator is essential for producing compliant model solutions for NERC deliverables. Additionally, the analyst will work with phasor measurement units (PMUs) to analyze oscillations, kernel-based density plots, and oscillography related to system events, ensuring accurate and reliable assessments in a collaborative team environment.

What We’re Looking For:

Technical Skills:

Tools and Software Experience:

Analytical Skills:

Additional Qualifications:

Where you’ll work:

What we’re looking for: Engineer Senior

Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET. Or 4 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.ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative is:

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

Engineer Principal

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 required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternatives are

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

What you’ll get: Engineer Senior SG8($96,110-124,940) Engineer Principal SG 9($ 112,869-146,730

)

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today! In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. Compensation Data Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$112,869.00-146,730.50 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.

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