Engineer Assc. - Engineer Sr. (Outage Planning)

Job Posting End Date

06-29-2026

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

Job Summary

The Outage Planning Eng (Assc - Sr) role is responsible to the assigned manager for performing entry level to more advanced engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Oversee daily tasks such as outage approvals, outage planning discussions
• Be engaged in Transmission Planning projects and the outage planning processes
• Conduct ad hoc studies to better gain awareness of the changing Transmission system.
• Ensure coverage over critical outage periods and balance work schedules.

Outage Planning Engineering:

• Daily tasks such as outage approvals, ad-hoc outage analysis, month-ahead studies.
• Be engaged in RTO activities to increase awareness of industry changes/impacts.
• Coordinate with Transmission and Distribution Planning departments on outages and operational settings.
• Advocate for operational needs with Engineering and Engineering Standards groups.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts.
• Document best practices, processes, and operational guides.
• Coordinate needs and support needs of the Transmission Dispatch Center (TDC) and System Control Center (SCC) as needed.
• Act as liaison between real-time desks (TDC/SCC), and all AEP planning teams, engineering, construction management, and maintenance groups engaged in capital improvement efforts.

 

Technical Expertise:

• Possesses technical knowledge of power flow concepts and familiarity with power flow tools such as PSS/E, MUST and/or TARA is preferred.
• Technical knowledge of short-circuit modeling software such as ASPEN/CAPE is preferred.
• Knowledge of AEP Transmission system topology (PJM/MISO/SPP/ERCOT) footprint is a plus.

Leadership and Guidance:

• Coordinates work activities of others within the team, works autonomously, or other corporate entity as necessary to perform routine engineering work.
• Performs routine engineering activity independently.  
• Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
• Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees.

Planning and Organizational Ability:

• Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility.
• Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met.

Problem Solving and Initiative:

• Resolves and initiates solutions to routine and/or moderately complex problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin.
• Identifies problems that are beyond the normal routine.
• Seeks out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.

Communication Skills:

• Coordinates the work of other engineers in an efficient and effective manner.
• Develops, reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc.
• Leads and facilitates meetings effectively.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Possess collaborative and consensus building skills.
• Functions as a team leader and member. Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system.  
• Leverages network to get things done.

Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Engineer/Engineering Technologist Assc level, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Engineers.

What We're Looking For:

• This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*;
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.
• Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement as an Engineering Technologist Associate

*VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a non-ABET accredited program.

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At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$74,551.00 - $128,688.00

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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