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Job Posting End Date
10-23-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing entry level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
This position is for the role of a Tools & Analytics Engineer within the Transmission System Operations Engineering (TSOE) organization. The role entails supporting and enhancing the tools, applications, data systems, analytics, and automation processes used to manage Transmission Facility Ratings, Configuration Management, transmission modeling, and regulatory compliance activities across the transmission system.
Expected activities include, but are not limited to:
Providing technical support for TSOE-owned applications, databases, reports, dashboards, and automation solutions used by Transmission Engineering, Operations, Ratings & Configuration, and Configuration Management organizations.
Developing, maintaining, and enhancing software applications, scripts, APIs, reports, and integrations used to support transmission modeling, facility ratings, engineering workflows, and business processes.
Creating and supporting SQL, Oracle, and other database queries to analyze engineering, operational, and compliance-related data and provide actionable information to engineering and leadership teams.
Designing, developing, and maintaining Power BI dashboards, performance metrics, and reporting solutions that improve visibility into Transmission operations, Configuration Management activities, FAC-008 compliance, and engineering performance.
Supporting Transmission Planning System (TPS), ODMS, facility ratings processes, and related transmission modeling tools by validating data quality, identifying discrepancies, and coordinating corrective actions.
Reviewing outage requests, asset changes, engineering records, and system data to identify potential impacts to transmission models, facility ratings, and systems of record.
Performing root cause analysis of data quality issues, model discrepancies, reporting inaccuracies, and process failures to identify improvement opportunities and enhance data integrity.
Collaborating with engineering, operations, IT, vendors, and external stakeholders to define requirements, implement enhancements, and support modernization of TSOE applications and data systems.
Providing subject matter expertise related to transmission system modeling, facility ratings, MLSEs, electrical asset data, Configuration Management, and applicable NERC and industry standards.
Identifying and implementing opportunities to automate manual processes, improve engineering efficiency, reduce compliance risk, and increase the accuracy and accessibility of transmission system data.
What we’re looking for:
Engineer Associate SG6
Education/Experience
· This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; · Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.
Engineer SG7
Education/Experience
Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* along with two or more years of related engineering experience.
Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Acceptable alternative: 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 requirement for a degree from a university with an Non ABET accredited program
In addition: Transmission system modeling (TPS, ODMS, PSSE, bus/branch concepts)
Facility Ratings and FAC-008 knowledge
NERC compliance understanding
SQL and Oracle database experience
Power BI development
Python, .NET, PowerShell, or other programming experience
API and system integration experience
Data analytics and business intelligence
Understanding of transmission assets, stations, transmission lines, relays, and ratings methodology
This role requires schedule flexibility. Candidates should expect to work outside of standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The ability to work non-traditional hours and adapt to changing schedules is essential for success in this position.
Where you’ll work:
This is an onsite position reporting to either of these location- New Albany, OH, Corpus Christi, TX,
What we’re looking for:
Engineer Associate SG6
This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
*VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non ABET accredited program
Where you’ll work:
This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio
What you’ll get:
Engineer Associate SG6($84,000-$90,000)
Engineer SG7($89,000-$110,000)
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
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Compensation
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-006
Compensation Range:
$74,551.00 - $109,543.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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