NOTE: This is a Hybrid role going into the office 3 days a week and any additional days on an as needed basis with remaining days working remotely at home therefore, must reside within driving distance of geographic location. W ill consider applicant ONLY if resides within one of AEP's already established state areas to adhere to tax, benefit, and local employment laws OH, LA, OK, TX, VA, WV, IN, MI, TN, KY, AR (AEP is not located in the entire state in most circumstances). Go to aep.com/about/businesses/opcos to view AEP’s locations

Help shape the future of Energy Delivery! AEP is looking for an experienced engineer with Distribution Power Analysis (aka Power/Load Flow) experience. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside other leaders in energy delivery to help develop and deploy an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) system as part of AEPs vision of powering a new, sustainable, and brighter future for our customer and communities.

This is for a Hybrid Position. People outside of central Ohio will still be considered for this position.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Work with various teams to gather requirements for the ADMS Load Flow engine.
• Build and verify load profiles for planning and operational use within the ADMS.
• Identify and resolve gaps in AEP data and processes which could hinder the accuracy of the ADMS Load Flow engine
• Test the accuracy of the ADMS Load Flow engine, and document all bugs/defects
• Work with the ADMS vendor and System Integrator to resolve bug/defects
• Document and Train others in the configuration of the ADMS Load Flow engine
• Over time, work with ADMS vendor to improve product accuracy and functionality.
• Closely collaborate with team members to implement and maintain advanced applications.

Essential Job Functions & Tasks:

• Leadership & Guidance: Influences the direction of thinking as a recognized authority in an area of expertise. Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company and assumes the role of project or function manager for assigned tasks.
• Planning & Organization Ability: Develops, recommends, and implements plans to address complex problems that require the input and efforts of a wide array of entities both internal and external to the company.
• Communication: Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management.
• Decision Making: Makes decisions affecting long range plans and goals. Visualizes long-term results.
• Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems that require multi-functional, or organizational, interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques. Develops opportunities and new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact.
• Technical Expertise: Exhibits advanced level proficiency and advanced knowledge of a specialized technical area

Business Awareness & Characteristics: Demonstrates vision in identifying business opportunities for the organizational unit. Understands how strategies and decisions impact the relationship with our customers

Full-Time

No

92377.00

120088.00

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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 alternatives are (1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or (2) 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.

Physical demand level is Sedentary.

Required Skills

• Strong organization, analytical, and leadership skills
• A strong background in the design and operation of the distribution system.
• Experience using CYME distribution planning software
• Knowledge of distribution transformer loading.
• Understanding of distribution equipment ratings; Conductors, Regulators, Capacitors, Reclosers, switches.
• An understanding of station layout, equipment and ratings.
• Knowledge of Advanced Automation Applications:
  • Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMs)
  • Distance to Fault (DTF)
  • Fault Location, Isolation, Service, and Restoration (FLISR)
  • Distribution Automation Circuit Reconfiguration (DACR)
  • Integrated Volt Var Conservation (IVVC) / Volt Var Optimatization (VVO)
  • Etc.
• Effective communicating skills
• Effective written skills with a focus on documentation

Desired Skills

• Experience with the following applications:
  • ASPEN
  • DGP
  • POR
  • POA
  • JIRA
  • EO
  • EEMS
  • ADX
  • ETERRA
• Experience as a planning or technologist engineer
• Knowledge of customer owned Distributed Generation
• Experience supporting software applications
• Project Management knowledge
• Experience with Agile Workflow

This is a Hybrid position and the selected individual must be located within the travel distance of any AEP located service territory.

Hybrid