Engineer Assc​/Engineer; 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.

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.

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!

• 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, 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.

• 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.

• Coordinates the development of input necessary to forecast costs for 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET. (Electrical Engineering Degree Highly Preferred)
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future…