Engineer - Engineer Prin (TFS Station Asset Engineer)

About the role

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. This opportunity will be filled commensurately at any title in the Engineer/Technologist job family based on education, experience and interview.

Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise: Exhibits proficiency plus advanced knowledge enabling leadership 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 relevant standards.
• Leadership & Guidance: Provides guidance and exercises judgment in directing other engineers; leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities; ensures compliance with company policies, practices, standards and external regulations; promotes engineering professionalism and standards; coordinates and conducts training sessions.
• Planning & Organization Ability: Participates in developing plans by establishing measurable goals and objectives; coordinates input for projected project costs; proficient in scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts); identifies and initiates corrective action when objectives are not met.
• Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, clarifies, resolves and initiates solutions to routine and complex problems; divides problems into component steps; consistently looks for opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches.
• Communication: Coordinates work of other engineers efficiently; develops, reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly and concisely for management, professional societies and regulatory bodies; leads and facilitates meetings effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Possesses collaborative and consensus-building skills; functions as team leader and member; networks upward and downward across disciplines; leverages network to get things done.
• Decision Making: Makes decisions affecting plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes; uses diverse approaches in the absence of a definite framework; handles conflicting interests; analyzes options and risks; assesses decision impacts and acts accordingly.
• Business Awareness & Characteristics: Exhibits awareness of AEP’s competitive position and how business decisions impact the organizational unit; understands unit goals and objectives; proficient in establishing measurable goals; manages project budgets using cost management techniques; understands impact of decisions on AEP’s expenses and revenues; demonstrates awareness of profit incentives and customer growth.

Requirements

Engineer (Grade 07)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program with typically four or more years of related engineering experience.
• Engineers with a Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may be considered for entry at Grade 06.
• Capabilities: Adaptability, Work Standards, Execution, Technical and Professional Knowledge, Lives the AEP Values.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred; confirmation required to ensure Puerto Rico PE aligns with NCEES standards.

Engineer Sr. (Grade 08)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program with typically six or more years of related engineering experience; OR four years of related engineering experience along with a Master’s or PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Capabilities: Adaptability, Work Standards, Execution, Technical and Professional Knowledge, Lives the AEP Values.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required unless waived by the organization’s EVP; confirmation required for Puerto Rico PE alignment with NCEES standards.
• Acceptable alternatives: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a PE license in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico; OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master’s or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s program.

Engineer Prin (Grade 09)

• Typically eight or more years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; OR six years of related engineering experience with a Master’s 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 unless waived by the organization’s EVP.
• Acceptable alternative: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master’s or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s program.
• VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a non-ABET-accredited program.