Engineer Assc​/Engineer; Time Reliability Engineer

Position: Engineer Assc / Engineer (Real Time Reliability Engineer)
** Job Posting End Date*
* 06-19-2026

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

** Job Summary*
* The Real Time Reliability Eng Assc - Eng is responsible to the assigned manager for performing intermediate level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

** Job Description*
* ** Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do*
* 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!

** What You'll Do:*
* + Oversee daily tasks such as outage approvals, next day studies, weekly analysis

+ Be engaged in RTO activities to increase awareness of industry changes/impacts.

+ Ensure coverage over critical outage periods and balance work schedules for on-call schedule.

+ Lead team in Restoration Developments and Emergency Operating Plans and operating guides.

+ Oversee daily tasks such as outage approvals, outage planning discussions, operational settings

+ Be engaged in Transmission Planning projects and the outage planning processes

+ Conduct system performance appraisal and ad hoc studies to better gain awareness of the changing Transmission system.

+ Ensure coverage over critical outage periods and balance work schedules.

** Skills Needed:*
* ** Leadership and Guidance:*
* + Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to complete routine activities.

+ Performs routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher-level employees.

+ Follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies.

+ Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees.

** Planning and Organization Ability:*
* + Coordinates the development of input necessary to forecast costs for the routine projects, improvements requisitions, etc.

+ Uses scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities.

+ Initiates corrective action when project objectives are not being met.

** Problem Solving & Initiative:*
* + Resolves and initiates solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin.

+ Demonstrates ability to identify problems that are beyond the normal routine.

+ Demonstrates ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.

** Communication:*
* + Develops, reviews, or presents technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies, and analyses in as clear, concise and effective fashion.

** Interpersonal

Skills:

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* + Is an active team member.

+ Networks with peers inside and outside the AEP system. Identifies key stakeholders.

+ Uses informal network to get things done.

+ Resolves conflict, builds consensus. **​*
* ** Decision Making:*
* + Makes decisions subject to review within established policies and procedures.

+ Makes decisions that affect the work of the team.

+ Aware of risks.

+ Demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.

** Business Awareness & Characteristics:*
* + Understands AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of their individual organizational unit.

+ Demonstrates an understanding of the budgeting and approval process.

+ Is proficient in the application and use of economic analysis techniques in problem solving.

+ Develops an understanding of utility regulation and financing.

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* Note:

** _This position is posted in a range. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, and relevant skills_

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* What We're Looking For:

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* ** Engineer Associate (Grade 06):*
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