Substation Engineer​/Engineering Technologist - Senior-Principal Transmission System Operations

Job Summary

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.

• Providing engineering support to Transmission Field Services personnel in the final commissioning and verification of planned and unplanned work on the transmission grid.
• Reviewing upcoming system outages for applicable configuration changes.
• Reviewing engineering drawings and project information to ensure that systems of record align with as‑built system condition.
• Performing root cause analysis on identified system of record discrepancies to identify process improvement opportunities and ensure accurate facility ratings.

• Exhibits journey level proficiency plus advanced knowledge that enables the engineer to serve as a leader within the assigned organization.
• Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment.
• Understands and analyzes interrelationships between systems and component equipment.
• Interprets codes and regulations, and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment.

• Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to other engineers.
• Leads, facilitates, and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work.
• Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company and complies with regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
• Promotes engineering professionalism and standards.
• Coordinates and conducts training sessions.

• 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.
• Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met.

• Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data.
• Demonstrates the ability to divide problems into component steps.
• Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches.

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

• Possesses 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.

• Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes.
• Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist.
• Can handle conflicting interests related to approaches on projects or studies.
• Analyzes options and risks and possesses the experience and knowledge to assess the risk of decisions and act accordingly.
• Can make decisions that affect the operations or results of the department and may have some impact on a major project.

• Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact the organizational unit.
• Understands the specific goals and objectives of the individual organizational unit and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives.
• Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues.
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