Station Engineering Design Standards - Engineer Principal

Job Posting End Date

05-02-2025

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

Job Summary

This position is for a Principal Engineer Role in the Substation Standards Department in AEP. This department is responsible for the creation and maintenance of Substation Standards supporting designs from 12kV through 765kV. This position will mainly be responsible for providing technical support to production engineering, construction and field services departments on any assigned engineering/design topics.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing advanced level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
• Provide engineering support for the creation and maintenance of Substation Standards Drawings including but not limited to Electrical Plans, Electrical Details, One Line Diagrams, Engineering Notes, etc. This will require communication and collaboration with cross departmental stakeholders and the need to provide guidance to the designers responsible for the CAD work and ensuring the design considerations and project schedules are met.
• Possesses advanced knowledge and performs varied assignments with proficiency in the application of theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete analyses. Technical responsibilities will be assigned based on the candidate’s experience/background, skills or department needs. Major areas could include topics such as grounding, lightning/shielding, electrical connections, station service, Insulation coordination, Fuses, Conductor Ampacity, etc.
• The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in the general application of the following in substation design practices (performed by others):   protective relay schemes and controls; structural and foundation installations and station construction, operation and maintenance performance concerns.  Familiarity with the NEC, NESC and the ability to research its requirements is desirable and requires some application.
• Work with personnel in multiple departments in order to determine support needs, resolve issues and develop the effective solutions taking into consideration cost, schedule, constructability, and operations and maintenance requirements.
• Participate and lead meetings as required. Perform site visits to substations sites as needed to support existing or new projects or initiatives. System travel expected (<10%). Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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

• 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*;
• 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 alternative is:

(1) 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.

Highly preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of EHV (preferred 765kV/500kV) Transmission design, construction and maintenance
• Project experience involving EHV (preferred 765kV/500kV) Transmission with design or standards
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and safety standards for EHV (preferred 765kV/500kV) Transmission
• EE degree Preferred
• PE Preferred.

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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Salary : $112,869 - $146,731