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Engineer/Engineer Technologist Senior - Principal (Fault Analysis)

AEP Service Corporation
Albany, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Job Posting End Date

04-19-2025

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

Job Summary

Responsible for identifying the root causes of system failures or malfunctions by examining data, conducting investigations, and utilizing analytical techniques to pinpoint protective relay issues on the Bulk Electric System.

Engineer Sr:
Journey level proficiency with Relay Manufacturer software and Fault Analysis Tools such as AcSELerator Quickset, AcSELerator RTAC, SEL Compass, GE Entervista UR Setup, WaveWin, and SEL SynchroWAVe.
Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of different P&C schemes, such as different line protections, transformer protections, generator, and bus protections.
Journey level proficiency with reviewing oscillography from protective relay schemes to determine fault type, fault duration, fault magnitudes, and whether the substation protective relaying operated as designed.
Ability to interpret and understand substation schematic diagrams to analyze how signals and power flow through these systems.

Engineer Prin:
Advanced level proficiency with Relay Manufacturer software and Fault Analysis Tools such as AcSELerator Quickset, AcSELerator RTAC, SEL Compass, GE Entervista UR Setup, WaveWin, and SEL SynchroWAVe.
Exhibits advanced level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of different P&C schemes, such as different line protections, transformer protections, generator, and bus protections.
Exhibits advanced level proficiency with reviewing oscillography from protective relay schemes to determine fault type, fault duration, fault magnitudes, and whether the substation protective relaying operated as designed.
Subject Matter Expert regarding NERC Compliance Standards PRC-004, and PRC-002.
Ability to interpret and understand substation schematic diagrams to analyze how signals and power flow through these systems.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Technical Expertise: Exhibits advanced level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as a resource for the company in an area such as system production, underground systems, extensive control systems, thermo-hydraulic control systems, distribution standards, fossil or nuclear plant operations, etc.

Leadership & Guidance: Influences the direction of thinking throughout the organizational unit 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 that include all scheduling, resource, and cost information and control required to address complex engineering problems that require the input and efforts of a wide array of entities both internal and external to the company.

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.

Communication: Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc. Projects credibility and competence on technical issues and has highly developed presentation skills.

Interpersonal Skills: Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia. Networks throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.

Decision Making: Possesses the experience and knowledge to make some technical decisions based on calculated risks without management review. Makes decisions affecting long range plans and goals based on analysis of highly uncertain input and outcomes. Visualizes long-term results. Makes decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist. Makes decisions that have an impact across organizational boundaries.

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

Basic Qualifications

Engineer Sr. (SG-8)- $96,110- $124,940

NOTE:*A degree in Engineering OR Engineering Technology is the preferred degree.

  • Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* with typically six (6) or more years related engineering experience OR four (4) years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*. 
  • Capabilities:  Adaptability, Work Standards, Execution, Technical and Professional Knowledge, Lives the AEP Values
  • License: 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.
  • ** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

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.

Equal Employment Employer:

AEP is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.  We celebrate and embrace diversity and provide an inclusive environment for all employees while delivering a stable, rewarding career in the energy industry.

Engineering Technologist Sr. (SG8): ($96,110 - $124,941)

    • Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles; Bachelor's degree in engineering technology* in a program accredited by ABET**.
    • *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 is (1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering technology from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program

    Engineer Prin (SG-9) $112,869- $146,730

    • Education/Experience: 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

    (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.

    Engineering Technologist Prin (SG9): 

    Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles; Bachelor's degree in engineering technology* in 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 alternative is

    (1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology (non-ABET)plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering technology 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.

    Compensation Data

    Compensation Grade:

    SP20-009

    Compensation Range:

    $112,869.00-146,730.50 USD

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    It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

    Salary : $96,110 - $124,940

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