Engineer Senior or Engineer Principal
American Electric Power
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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December 1, 2022
American Electric Power
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Job Description
NOTE: This position is considered "Hybrid" . The role is mainly remote but consists of limited time in-office and on-site at operating renewables facilities. Work locations preferred include Columbus, Ohio or Tulsa/Oklahoma City, OK areas but candidates residing within one of our service territories whom meet the minimum requirements may be considered. This role is being posted in a range of grade levels, and the offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.
Position Summary
Responsible for performing complex engineering work activities to analyze performance of existing sites, recommend areas to target for improvement, work with site managers to implement performance improvements and identify/evaluate projects which would support improved performance. The position requires the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives supporting multiple wind and solar projects.
Essential Job Functions
Technical Expertise: Exhibits journey level engineering proficiency, having advanced knowledge that enables the engineer to serve as a leader within the renewables organization. Capable of analyzing asset performance, identifying underperformance, cause of said underperformance and recommending and implementing changes to address and correct those issues. Has knowledge of key parameters which indicate overall asset health and is able to recommend actions to be taken to monitor, maintain and correct equipment health issues. Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment.
Leadership & Guidance: Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to others. Leads, facilitates, and coordinates work activities of others within the work group and renewables organization or those external to the organization or 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 the regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Promotes engineering professionalism and standards.
Planning & Organization Ability: Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements to maintain or improve asset performance as well as other areas of responsibility. Coordinates the development of inputs necessary to establish projected cost of projects. Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques for budget and planning activities. Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met.
Problem Solving & Initiative: Is capable of evaluating risk based technical options to solve issues or to address continuous improvement opportunities. 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 steps to solve for solutions. Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches to improve asset performance and reduce customer cost.
Communication: 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 and others as needed. 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.
Decision Making: Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of inputs and desired 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 or make recommendations accordingly.
Business Awareness & Characteristics: Exhibits an awareness of AEP's position and how business decisions impact the renewables organization, AEP and it s customers. Understands the specific goals and objectives of the renewables organization and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives. Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues.
#INDAEP
Job Type
Full-Time
Relocation
Yes
Annual Salary From (Min)
90566.00
Annual Salary To (Mid)
138267.00
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Engineer Senior (Career/Journey Level, Grade 8)
Has typically acquired 6 (six) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL engineering preferred in a program accredited by ABET* OR , 4 (four) years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.
Engineer Principal (Specialist, grade 9)
Has typically acquired eight (8) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL engineering preferred in a program accredited by ABET*, OR six (6) years of related engineering experience along with a Master s degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization s EVP.
Sucessful candidate must reside within an AEP service territory
Work Designation
Hybrid
NOTE: This position is considered "Hybrid" . The role is mainly remote but consists of limited time in-office and on-site at operating renewables facilities. Work locations preferred include Columbus, Ohio or Tulsa/Oklahoma City, OK areas but candidates residing within one of our service territories whom meet the minimum requirements may be considered. This role is being posted in a range of grade levels, and the offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.
Position Summary
Responsible for performing complex engineering work activities to analyze performance of existing sites, recommend areas to target for improvement, work with site managers to implement performance improvements and identify/evaluate projects which would support improved performance. The position requires the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives supporting multiple wind and solar projects.
Essential Job Functions
Technical Expertise: Exhibits journey level engineering proficiency, having advanced knowledge that enables the engineer to serve as a leader within the renewables organization. Capable of analyzing asset performance, identifying underperformance, cause of said underperformance and recommending and implementing changes to address and correct those issues. Has knowledge of key parameters which indicate overall asset health and is able to recommend actions to be taken to monitor, maintain and correct equipment health issues. Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment.
Leadership & Guidance: Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion in providing guidance and direction to others. Leads, facilitates, and coordinates work activities of others within the work group and renewables organization or those external to the organization or 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 the regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Promotes engineering professionalism and standards.
Planning & Organization Ability: Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements to maintain or improve asset performance as well as other areas of responsibility. Coordinates the development of inputs necessary to establish projected cost of projects. Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques for budget and planning activities. Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives are not being met.
Problem Solving & Initiative: Is capable of evaluating risk based technical options to solve issues or to address continuous improvement opportunities. 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 steps to solve for solutions. Consistently looks for and develops opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches to improve asset performance and reduce customer cost.
Communication: 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 and others as needed. 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.
Decision Making: Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of inputs and desired 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 or make recommendations accordingly.
Business Awareness & Characteristics: Exhibits an awareness of AEP's position and how business decisions impact the renewables organization, AEP and it s customers. Understands the specific goals and objectives of the renewables organization and is proficient in establishing measurable goals and objectives. Effectively manages project budgets using cost management techniques and understands how their decisions and recommendations impact AEP's expenses and revenues.
#INDAEP
Job Type
Full-Time
Relocation
Yes
Annual Salary From (Min)
90566.00
Annual Salary To (Mid)
138267.00
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Engineer Senior (Career/Journey Level, Grade 8)
Has typically acquired 6 (six) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL engineering preferred in a program accredited by ABET* OR , 4 (four) years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.
Engineer Principal (Specialist, grade 9)
Has typically acquired eight (8) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL engineering preferred in a program accredited by ABET*, OR six (6) years of related engineering experience along with a Master s degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization s EVP.
- ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternatives are (1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. OR, (2) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering from a university with a ABET accredited Bachelor's program. ** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
Sucessful candidate must reside within an AEP service territory
Work Designation
Hybrid
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