Engineer Prin DTLM

Job Summary

The role of a Transmission Line Engineer on the Digital Transmission Line Model (DTLM) Team includes the development, maintenance, and governance of the AEP DTLM. The DTLM is the central repository and source of record for PLS-CADD as-built files for AEP’s Transmission Line Assets. The role requires creative thinking and problem solving to find solutions that satisfy all customers/stakeholders, as well as assuring the models meet strict safety and design standards.

Ideal candidates should have scoping, design, engineering, and material procurement experience with large electrical transmission line design projects, or on similarly complex design and construction projects.

• Develop, maintain, and govern the AEP Digital Transmission Line Model (DTLM), the central repository for PLS-CADD as-built files for AEP’s Transmission Line Assets.
• Develop, maintain, and implement the standards associated to the DTLM, including processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Develop new DTLM Record Models in PLS-CADD using LiDAR or other survey methods.
• Mentor team members on DTLM processes and procedures, TLE basic principles, and AEP Safety and Culture as needed.
• QA/QC new and existing DTLM Record Models created by internal and external engineers to ensure alignment with our standards.
• Identify new DTLM collaboration points with other business units and collaborate with these groups to maximize the DTLM data usage and value.
• Supervise and review work of outside consultants as needed.
• Ensure all work activities are performed safely according to plan and established schedules in accordance with policies, standards, and rules of the company and in compliance with regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
• Take a leadership role in the Transmission Line Engineering organization.
• Function as a Lead Subject Matter Expert on multiple topics.

• Staff Engineer:
  Eight (8) or more years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering accredited by ABET; or six (6) years of related engineering experience with a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred; waivers may be granted by the organization’s EVP.
• Acceptable alternative:
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non‑ABET) plus a Master’s degree or PhD from a university with an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s program.
• For VP or above, waivers may be granted for a degree from a non‑ABET accredited program if the candidate meets other qualifications.

On‑Site (New Albany,OH; Roanoke,VA; or Tulsa,OK)

Grade: SP20-010
Range: $98,993.00 – $

S – Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

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