Transmission Engineer - Station

About the role

This position has the ability to report out of Columbus, OH (Hybrid) or remotely out of AMP's membership footprint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing and maintaining AMP Transmission (AMPT) engineering standards.
• Provide technical direction and guidance on AMPT-owned assets, and potential new projects in planning and construction projects.
• Develop the detailed project scope and statement of work for the AMPT construction RFP process.
• Support, assist, and/or develop the design, the calculations, studies and analysis necessary for the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of electric utility switching station and substation at both the Distribution and Transmission voltage levels.
• Participate in capital project engineering related activities including developing requests for proposals, as well as vetting, selecting, and managing third party engineering companies, vendors and contractors.
• Review and recommend for approval detailed engineering bid packages for release.
• In close collaboration with transmission operations, transmission planning and transmission project management, develop, maintain and manage AMPT engineering standards.
• Assist in developing ratings and guidelines for electric equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist in providing technical direction, support and guidance for ongoing AMPT owned assets, potential new projects in planning and construction projects.
• Assist in development of annual budget and regular budget updates; maintain contract records.
• Develop and maintain drawing management file system and engineering databases.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other AMPT functions, Members and other stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A four-year accredited degree in engineering required, civil or electrical engineering preferred.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in electric transmission engineering or distribution engineering is preferred.
• A Professional Engineer's license is preferred.
• Preferred knowledge and experience in transmission protection and control engineering and/or transmission line engineering.
• Preferred knowledge of FERC Uniform System of Accounts (Part 35 of 18.1 CFR).
• Preferred knowledge of RTO transmission planning processes and system operations.
• Preferred knowledge of NERC processes and compliance obligations.
• Preferred knowledge of project management and transmission planning software.
• Must be deadline/critical path oriented and have a strong ability to prioritize.
• Experience with computer aided design software, graphical information system software and Aspen or similar software applications preferred.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of expertise in the use of software tools that produce items such as spreadsheets, written reports, database reports and graphical presentations (e.g., Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal, written, and computer skills are essential; must demonstrate previous success in building effective business relationships.
• Must successfully complete FERC Standards of Conduct compliance training within 30 days of employment.
• Must be willing to travel; travel to project work sites and/or Columbus headquarters.