Transmission Planning Modeling Engineer (SR-Prin)

Job Posting End Date

02-27-2025

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

Job Summary

**Sign-on Bonus Available**

Please note: These openings will be ONSITE, effective June 1st - 5 days in office.

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR MODELLING ENGINEER:

3 Modelling roles will be responsible for maintaining and updating the AEP Transmission load flow-system model which includes system connectivity, impedance calculation, and facility/equipment ratings.

• Accurately model transmission system topology including impedance and facility ratings for lines, generators, and transformers for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages using AEP-internal modeling database, PSS/E, and/or ASPEN One-liner.
• Fulfill various system modeling related requests from Engineering and Operations personnel and submitted via ServiceNow ticketing system. Collaborate with others internal/external to the team to model planned projects, build power flow, and short circuit model cases representing the future transmission system, as needed.
• Participating in the planning and organization of project work activities. Perform electrical transmission system analysis and protection system studies, as requested.
• Perform activities related to NERC Compliance standards.
• Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR REGIONAL ENGINEER:

This Regional role will be responsible for performing reliability and economic transmission studies across PJM, SPP, ERCOT and MISO and for analyzing and reviewing generator bids for AEP acquisition.

• Accurately model transmission system topology including impedance and facility ratings for lines, generators, and transformers for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages using AEP standards in PSS/E, PROMOD and/or ASPEN One-liner.
• Review postings by SPP, PJM, MISO and ERCOT
• Investigate violations within the electrical system to identify the underlying issues
• Ideate and iterate solutions in competitive windows to generate projects aligned with AEP’s goals and strategy.
• Respond to RFI’s from RTOs on a case-by-case basis.
• Work with various engineering disciplines to better plan feasible projects.
• Review data from integrated resource planning team in preparation for generation scoring efforts. 

  

Preferred Job qualifications:

Demonstrated experience modeling transmission and generation system topology using ASPEN One-liner and/or Siemens PSSE, TARA, and/or PROMOD for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages. 
Including:

• O Modeling inverter-based generation for both wind and Solar applications
• o Modeling synchronous based generation
• o Modeling transmission lines, transformers, and circuit breakers
• o Performing transmission system fault studies including circuit breaker duty analysis

• Demonstrated experience working with PJM, SPP, ERCOT and/or MISO

• Demonstrated experience of working with NERC Compliance Standards

• Demonstrated experience with process improvement including process development, implementation, adherence, and training

• Demonstrated experience comparing data from various sources, evaluating validity of data, and performing clean-up activities, as necessary.

• Exhibits an understanding of economic planning concepts such as congestion, shadow pricing etc.

• Exhibits a basic understanding of generator concepts such as curtailment, LMP ETC.

• Exhibits a basic understanding of real-world constraints utilities run into and how to avoid them.

Requirements (by grade):

* Note: This vacancy is posted in a grade range.  Education and/or experience will be used to determine appropriate grade and compensation.  See “What We’re Looking For” for the basic qualifications for each grade.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

ENGINEER SR(GRADE 8)

Salary Range- $96,110 - $124,940

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.

ENGINEER PRIN(GRADE 9)

Salary Range-($112,869- $146,7300)

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.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$96,110.00-124,940.00 USD

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Salary : $96,110 - $124,940