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05-13-2025

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Job Summary

NOTE: This is an Onsite position reporting to either Columbus, OH or Tulsa, OK location.

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects for Generation IPP projects attaching through RTOs, and requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Provides guidance and exercises judgment and discretion to other Engineers, and to External Generation Developers during the Generation Interconnection process. Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the 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. Coordinates and conducts training sessions. Utilizes project management skills, as well as technical writing skills and serves as the single-point of contact to all Generation Interconnection stakeholders.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead employees external customers, and RTO stakeholders engaged in planning, engineering, or design and capital planning activities consistent with approved project schedules through submitting study reports through RTO process

• Perform planning and engineering activities and provide technical guidance and direction to developers through ongoing monthly status meetings. Customer facing activities and stakeholder communication skills are a must as candidates will be expected to schedule and lead generator interconnection meetings.

• Participates in the development of plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements for specific areas of responsibility. Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects. Is proficient in use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, Smartsheet, TEAMs, etc.) Use and familiarity of RTO software is desired, but not required.

• Identifies and initiates appropriate corrective action when objectives, deadlines, and conflicting items are not being met. Networks upward and downward in several disciplines inside and outside the AEP system. Leverages network to get things done.

• Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to routine and/or complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data at times.

• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the Company and regulations and procedures as required by federal, state, or local regulating agencies. Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit. Understands the specific goals and objectives of their individual organizational unit 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. Demonstrates an awareness of profit incentives, optimizing growth of customers' businesses and using our services to attract new business.

Basic Qualifications

Engineer Sr. (SG-8)

Salary Range- $96,110- $124,940

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* with typically six (6) or more years related engineering experience OR four (4) years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*.

• Capabilities: Adaptability, Work Standards, Execution, Technical and Professional Knowledge, Lives the AEP Values

• License: 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.

• ** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

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 PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Equal Employment Employer:

AEP is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We celebrate and embrace diversity and provide an inclusive environment for all employees while delivering a stable, rewarding career in the energy industry.

Engineer Prin (SG-9)

Salary Range-$112,869- $146,730

• Education/Experience: Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or

• 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's 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 PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

**VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non ABET accredited program

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$96,110.00-124,940.00 USD

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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