Engineer to Engineer Sr – Distribution Underground – UG – Network Systems
| Company | American Electric Power |
|---|---|
| Location | Gahanna, OH, USA |
| Salary | $72380 – $146730 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
- 2 or more years of related engineering experience for Engineer – Grade 6
- 4 or more years of related engineering experience for Engineer – Grade 7
- 6 or more years of related engineering experience for Engineer – Grade 8
- 8 or more years of related engineering experience for Engineer – Grade 9
- Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may be considered for entry into the organization at Grade 6 or 7
- PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may be considered for entry into the organization at Grade 7 or 8
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for Grades 7, 8, and 9
Responsibilities
- Form an effective team relationship with operating company management to communicate network issues and improvement needs
- Maintain close contact with local network crews to provide technical support on projects and maintenance work
- Prepare documentation necessary for obtaining approval for projects
- Complete detailed short-term and long-term planning and engineering, material acquisition, project management, and project close out for projects on assigned networks
- Provide ongoing support of sponsored improvement projects to ensure successful completion
- Conduct field visits with customers and electrical contractors to determine required system additions
- Investigate customer service issues and lead the development of solutions
- Perform studies and analysis including use of network load flow programs, inspection program reports, and data from network monitoring equipment
- Support and develop multi-year system improvement plans
- Perform overcurrent coordination studies and program relays
- Perform planning and analysis with Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
- Perform arc flash exposure calculations
- Perform short circuit analysis
- Perform cable ratings studies and cable pulling calculations
- Perform equipment failure analysis and material lab testing
- Prepare documentation necessary for equipment failures, lab testing, and troubleshooting
- Prepare necessary network policies, procedures, documents, and best practice guides
- Provide engineering and technical support for the installation and use of new technology
- Lead, develop, and support network standards development process
Preferred Qualifications
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for Grades 7, 8, and 9
- 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