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American Electric Power

Generates, transmits, and distributes electricity

Engineer Associate - Station Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeNew Albany, OH, USA$74.6k - $109.5kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required for the entry-level position; a vice president or above may waive the ABET-accredited university requirement.
  • The position is intended for new graduates.

Responsibilities

  • Perform intermediate-level engineering work activities and projects, applying engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically.
  • Apply engineering theory and analytical techniques to varied assignments, solve diverse problems, complete extensive analysis, and handle assignments of moderate complexity.
  • Understand interrelationships between systems and component equipment, and analyze and recommend business-process enhancements.
  • Coordinate work activities of others as needed to complete routine activities, and perform routine engineering work with minimal direction from higher-level employees.
  • Follow company policies, practices, standards, and rules, as well as applicable external agency regulations and procedures.
  • Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.
  • Coordinate development of cost-forecasting inputs for routine projects and improvement requisitions, and use scheduling techniques such as CPM, PERT, and flow charts for budgeting and planning.
  • Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met and resolve routine problems that need further definition or clarification before analysis.
  • Prepare, review, or present technical reports, including improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses, clearly and concisely.
  • Identify stakeholders, network with peers inside and outside the AEP system, use informal networks to accomplish work, resolve conflicts, and build consensus.
  • Make decisions within established policies and procedures that affect team work, remain aware of risks, and draw logical conclusions beyond known facts.
  • Understand AEP’s organizational structure and the responsibilities of the assigned organizational unit, the budgeting and approval process, economic analysis techniques, and utility regulation and financing.

Desired Qualifications

  • Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future Professional Engineer licensing is encouraged and preferred.

About the Company

American Electric Power

Generates, transmits, and distributes electricity

American Electric Power (AEP) is a large U.S. electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to more than five million customers across 11 states. It uses a mix of power sources—coal, natural gas, nuclear, and growing renewable energy—to run a wide network of transmission lines that deliver electricity from plants to homes and businesses. Revenue comes mainly from selling electricity, with rates regulated by state and federal authorities. AEP’s scale, its extensive transmission grid, and its mix of regulated services distinguish it from smaller utilities and pure energy producers. The company aims to provide reliable electric service, manage energy costs, and pursue a gradual shift toward cleaner energy while complying with regulatory requirements.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Founded
1906

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