Engineer Assc - Engineer Sr (AEP Transmission Estimating Department)

This is an onsite position located at either the Roanoke or New Albany office, serving AEP’s operating service territory across 11 states.

About the role

AEP is one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses. This role contributes to the development and implementation of systems and infrastructure needed to efficiently deliver energy services to customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly technical estimates for Transmission line and substation projects in a safe, efficient, and economical manner.
• Comply with defined project scoping and estimating procedures; gather and integrate estimate and cost information to build and update master estimating cost models and databases.
• Develop criteria for estimation and use of project and portfolio contingency.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders (project management, engineering, planning, construction, contractors, etc.) to develop, implement, and continuously improve scoping and estimating processes.
• Support project sponsors in development of conceptual estimates; collaborate with engineering, project management, and other stakeholders to develop detailed project scope of work and prepare detailed project cost estimates.
• Interface with planning, engineering, project engineering/management, outage management, construction, and operating company personnel to identify, scope, status, and follow-up estimate efforts.
• Provide recommendations and guidance regarding estimate approach and input requirements.
• Develop and analyze historical records of project costs; review and critique designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives when appropriate.
• Adhere to standard processes and procedures for estimating; review estimate basis and assumptions for completeness and reasonableness.
• Work with functional departments and service organizations to develop services labor estimates.
• Provide technical direction and guidance regarding estimate approach, assumptions, qualifications, and resolution of estimate issues.
• Assist with maintaining the integrity of the estimating software and associated resource and assembly cost data.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy.

Requirements

• Engineer Associate (Grade 06): Entry-level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.
• Acceptable alternative: A Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited Bachelor's program.
• Engineer (Grade 07): Typically requires two to four years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may be considered for entry at this level.
• Acceptable alternative: A Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited Bachelor's program.
• Engineer Sr. (Grade 08): Typically requires four or more years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or two 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 encouraged and preferred.
• Acceptable alternative: A Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited Bachelor's program.
• VP or above may waive the ABET-accredited program requirement based on relevant qualifications and experience.

Pay

• Engineer Associate: $84,000
• Engineer: $86,000 - $105,000
• Engineer Sr: $98,993 - $124,940

Compensation Grade: SP20-006. Compensation Range: $74,551 - $128,688.

Benefits

AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of employees.

Schedule

This is a sedentary role, involving exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may include walking or standing for brief periods.